Practical Ways to Improve Your Home, Life, & Budget
Back in 2010, I was a poor student with virtually no savings. All my savings had been quickly swallowed up by tuiton payments and I started going into debt. When I started earning a full-time salary (which was barely over $30,000) I began saving around $100 a month. Over the years, I learned about personal […]
A few month ago, my friend Elly and I have worked on a new personal budget and plan to save more money, increasing savings by an additional $5,000 per year. We wanted to highlight how we did it in this blog post, with our top money saving tips. Elly has been married to Ben for […]
I used to think saving and investing were only for the rich. Sure, I’d save money, but in my savings account (hello barely more than 0% interest) and if I was feeling really lucky, I’d invest in a short-term CD and make a few bucks. Nothing that was going to get me rich or even […]
Being frugal and saving money comes down to a lot of little things. Sure it’s important to make wise decisions on the big stuff: house, car, vacation, etc. But don’t underestimate the power of frugal habits. Eating out after work may not seem like a big deal. It can’t matter that much, can it? Well, […]
Note: Because of Covid-19, you may have less people at your Thanksgiving dinner than in the past, but I think you’ll still appreciate these money saving ideas! If you’ve hosted a big holiday meal before, you probably know that it can get expensive. But just because it can get expensive, doesn’t mean that it has […]
Soy candles are super simple to make in the microwave! And making your own candles costs a fraction of the retail price. Plus, they make great gifts.
Update: This is one of my original blog posts that I’ve made some updates to. As the weather heats up, these tips will help you keep your electric bill down! It’s heating up out there folks! There’s a month or two in between the winter freeze and summer heat where we hardly run the furnace […]
The effects of the Coronavirus have been a big reminder for so many of us of the importance of having an emergency fund. Job losses and medical expenses are just the tip of the iceberg as to why you need an emergency fund. Yes, I’m talking to you! But maybe you need more details to […]
Note: This is an older post that I’ve made updates to. Enjoy! We are on a tight budget this summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun! You can spend tons of money on entertainment if you want, but there are so many free things to do if you keep your eyes open for […]
Update: This is an old post that I’ve updated and reposted because it’s such a popular topic. Enjoy! Birthdays are kind of a big deal at our house. Austin’s birthday was a few weeks ago and it basically turned into a whole weekend of birthday celebrations! Birthdays can be a very expensive event but they […]
