I absolutely love the library, and I am continually surprised that more people don’t take advantage of their local library. It’s really more than a place for checking out books! Here are the top benefits you can get from your local library – all for free. 1. Family/Kid Activities The children’s librarian at my local […]
Raised by an extremely frugal parent, I now enjoy freedoms like turning fans on full power when I want to (seriously, how much electricity does that really waste?) and not saving things that are clearly junk but might be able to be fixed or re-purposed in some way. Still, some of that extreme frugality my […]
One of the things I noticed as I went through two cross-country moves in the space of a year was that downsizing ended up being a big help to my finances. When you have less stuff, there’s less to worry about, and less to take care of. Plus, you don’t need a bigger place to […]
You have probably heard the age-old cliché, “time is money,” a few times in your life. That saying could not be any truer for money-saving habits. There are so many great money-saving tips out there, but not all of them are worth your time. Here are a few serious time-suckers you should avoid. Clipping Physical […]
Here’s how to have yourself a minimalist little Christmas.
Poor people try to find the best deal. Rich people have better things to do. At least as far as small purchases are concerned. Think about it. Many poor and middle-class people do anything they can to save a buck. They clip coupons, drive across town to get $5 off, wake up incredibly early for […]
