I read these articles all the time and by now, most of the ideas sound familiar. Why am I still starving a few days before my next paycheck is due? As I sit here pondering about a personal finance topic to write about, I started wondering what will happen if I covered every possible personal […]
If you have dealt with a recent shock caused by your water, gas, and electric bills, you understand just how important it is to save on household bills. The rates are going through the roof and winter is around the corner. Finding good ways to cut back without freezing is helpful for just about everyone, […]
Editor’s Note: For those that just joined us, this is part of a series where Michelle shares her vacation highlights that show us how frugal travels can be just as fun as an extravagent vacation. When Aaron and I had walked as far as our legs could carry us in San Francisco, we hopped in […]
Do you get a little pissed when the high yield savings account rates go down the minute you sign up? I do. It’s no secret that institutions are dropping interest rates like fighter jets in World War II, but for what reason? Sure, everyone talks about the record low federal reserve funds rates but despite […]
Moving can sometimes be a sad ritual as you throw, throw and throw more junk away, only to realize that you actually paid good money accumulating “them”. Let’s face it. Most of us have a little special something we like to spend money on. Whether it’s cars, HDTVs, luxury vacations, hand bags, shoes or even […]
Stop what you are doing and read the following statement three times. Don’t trust anyone who is giving you advice on a decision that he/she wouldn’t make. It’s so obvious isn’t it, but many of us (myself included) fall into this trap on a regular basis. At the store, we let the salesperson convince us […]
