Should You Become A One-Car Family? Here Are Five Benefits and Tips.
These days, most households have at least two cars. This has largely been driven by the increase of dual-income families over the past several decades. But, for some people, the…
The levels of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) – Which One Are You?
What is FIRE? It is definitely hot, but not in the way you might think 🙂 FIRE is an acronym meaning Financial Independence Retire Early. People like Vicki Robin, author…
I Haven’t Had A Pay Raise in 10 Years! The Art of Avoiding Lifestyle Creep.
It is true. I haven’t had a pay raise in 10 years. Am I mad about it? No. The truth of the matter is that I prefer it that way.…
Talking With Kids About Money – 12 Ideas To Teach Kids About Money
Teaching kids about money is critical. Do you remember your first experience with money as a child? Did you receive an allowance? Did you babysit? Overhear conversations your parents were…
Do You Have Unclaimed Money? Go Get It.
Life gets busy. We move. We sometimes overpay a bill by mistake. We sometimes forget to cash a check. We are perhaps part of an unknown class-action lawsuit. It happens.…
30 Ways To Be More Frugal. Frugal Is The New Sexy.
When you hear the word frugal, what comes to mind? Is it someone scraping every penny and living on rice and beans? Is it someone using cloth toilet paper? Is…
Is Black Friday A Scam?
Black Friday is lauded as the best time of the year to save on purchases. But are you really saving? Or is it all a ploy to drive more consumerism?…
Looking For A Stable 7% Return On Money? Read This.
Over the past couple of years, savings account interest rates have eroded. For those of you with savings, you’ve seen the impact in your monthly statements. What used to be…
Save Money, Get Free Entertainment From Your Local Library
When some people think of libraries, they may instantly think quiet and boring. In reality, libraries should be seen as free entertainment. Libraries open up a whole world of possibilities…
You Don’t Need To Be Elon Musk Or Have A Trust Fund To Be Financially Independent
Over the years working in corporate America, I have encountered people who were self-proclaimed “trust fund babies.” They only worked to have something to do or to pave their own…