Our habits may be based on our core principles, but the surrounding elements will often change them on a daily basis. Be it frugality, way of life or our morals, people around us slowly change our behaviors in a big way. When we were young, our parents help shape our values by setting examples. Once […]
How would you like to spend whatever amount of money you desire? Therein lies the beauty of the percentage based budget. With this type of budget, no amount of spending is too much. No longer do you have to restrict yourself to a certain neighborhood because it’s cheap. No longer do you have to deal […]
I’ve spent a lot time thinking about my financial situation the past few weeks. Part of that has to do with my newer, bigger tax bill as a result of my recent divorce, as well as the medical bills resulting from breaking my wrist a few weeks ago. I’m fortunate that I have resources and […]
If you’re an American who lives outside of Manhattan… you probably drive. Driving is so common, many of us don’t even realize it’s actually not a mandatory part of life. We just do it. Day in. Day out. Why am I challenging this idea? Because driving is expensive! According to the latest numbers from AAA, driving […]
This is part three of a four-part series. Read part one, Pick What to Sell, and part two, Where to Get Inventory. Have you ever listed something for sale on eBay, just to have it end at a horribly low price? Or worse, your listing gets not watchers or buyers? Here are just a few […]
Many of us make resolutions every new year. Typically about getting a new job, eating healthier, or spending more time with family. They are focused around bettering every aspects of our lives and one that is particularly important is our finances. The new year is a perfect time to reassess our financial situation and set […]
