Retirement might seem ways away and years in the distant future. But even so, it’s one of those things in life that requires lots and lots of planning. Retirement can last anywhere from 20 to 30 years but shockingly, a third of Americans have less than $1,000 saved up. It’s easy to see that the […]
Recently when I treated my mom out for lunch, she mentioned how she treats money a little differently than I do. She said that she is generous to other people but frugal towards herself, while I’m frugal towards those around me and myself. Now, wait for a second here. Why would you say anything like […]
Looking at your finances and figuring out how to manage multiple financial priorities can feel like you’re running in circles. How can you pay off debt and save for retirement? How can you pay for your child’s education and invest in your own future? It’s tough to manage all your short, medium, and long-term financial […]
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 […]
Some of us know all too well to expect the unexpected because accidents will occur sooner or later. That’s why an emergency fund is a key part of any financial plan. It’s hard to predict what curveballs life can throw your way and how much it’ll cost you financially. Who could’ve predicted that there will […]
I’ve been playing this game called Path of Exile recently. Actually, let me correct myself. It’s more like I’ve been “living” the video game lately because I played for so many hours already. I found out that this behavior is pretty common. In fact, spending hours and hours on a game is so common for […]
