Farmers know how to get the most out of every dollar spent, as nothing goes to waste when you live on a farm — they even recycle manure! For many farm families, living frugally is a way of life passed down from generation to generation. Frugality is an intentional part of raising farm kids, so what […]
Personal finance experts often warn against “keeping up with Joneses” or splurging on unnecessary items. Latte factor anybody? Stop going to Starbucks and have a million bucks more by the time you retire! And though this is good advice, what about the other side of the equation? Do you ever feel guilty for spending money […]
I’m very proud of myself today because I just made decisions that will save me $100 per month. I called the cable and cell phone company and told them to: Discontinue my cable TV bill (learn how to negotiate here if you want to lower your bill instead) Reduce our family plan cell phone minutes […]
Summer is one of my favorite months as I love basking in the sun and enjoying the energy of the city. Where I live in Portland, Oregon, it’s rainy and dreary for nearly nine months of the year. But thankfully, summertime is right around the corner, and for these three months, the weather is absolutely […]
You don’t have to spend a fortune at the local health food store to eat healthy.
Bigger city—more ways to save.
