Everyone is using the term 'sustainability' these days - heck, even I'm doing it! I've traded the word 'frugal' for sustainability. Why? Too many people think of 'frugal' as cheap or coupon-clipping and not what it really is - smart and continuing. To sustain one's lifestyle as in living within one's means. Sustain-ability. Mostly, the… Continue reading Sustainability for the Wallet
Category: budgeting
Sustainable living – for your wallet. Whatever your goals – building a nest egg, saving for retirement or traveling the world – knowing how to budget, save money, and be frugal will help you get there.
How to Sleep Around Europe on a Budget
Traveling to Europe is expensive - the airfare, hotels, rental car, meals out - but it doesn't have to cost as much if you know how to sleep around Europe on a budget. Skipping the traditional hotel route also gives travelers options to shop at local markets, cook, and experience life as a local -… Continue reading How to Sleep Around Europe on a Budget
Save Money on Airfare with 5 Easy Tips
With the spring and summer travel season fast approaching, it's time to think about booking airline tickets. Air travel is expensive - especially for families when you have to purchase more than one or two tickets. Here are 5 tips for saving money on airfare - saving more money for traveling again. That's my favorite… Continue reading Save Money on Airfare with 5 Easy Tips
How to Save Money Wisely
Saving money wisely is not rocket science. It's smart and wise but that doesn't mean it's easy. It's not - otherwise everyone would be doing it. If you think about it, saving money should be thought of as super smart. Who can argue with having money to do with whatever you'd like? Celebrities are lionized… Continue reading How to Save Money Wisely
Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA Today
We're in the midst of college applications and financial aid forms here. If you live in the U.S. and have a high school senior (or will shortly) or have a member of your family who'd like to attend college, I'm encouraging you to fill out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA) today.… Continue reading Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA Today
Healthy and Frugal Living Make a Good Pair
Do you ever read an article and think to yourself, "My thoughts exactly." That's what happened when I read this article from U.S. News & World Report. It's about developing good habits - for healthy and frugal living. How to Develop Frugal Habits: Changing your spending routine is similar to changing your health-related habits It's… Continue reading Healthy and Frugal Living Make a Good Pair
Why Frugal Living Matters
It's tough trying to help people see the value in frugal living. People mostly think of it as deprivation. Or that there's sacrifice involved. We're all trying to improve our station in life and yet it seems contradictory to save. Won't life be better if we've spent more? Trying to live more frugally is not… Continue reading Why Frugal Living Matters
4 Reasons to Shop Without Coupons
Frugal living is usually equated with coupon clipping. People often ask about my 'extreme couponing techniques.' Truth is: I don't have any. I'm not a coupon user because I don't think spending money to save money is sustainable. Since September is National Coupon Month, here are... 4 Reasons to Shop Without Coupons This is what… Continue reading 4 Reasons to Shop Without Coupons
Smart and Simple Back to School
According to The Wall Street Journal, parents can plan to spend around $700 on back to school costs this year. Ouch! To make matters worse, evidently kids are "demanding" cell phones and other electronics from their parents for school. School district budgets are tighter than ever so parents are expected to contribute more supplies. Holy… Continue reading Smart and Simple Back to School
Spend Less and Enjoy More
After one of our meetings to review our household spending over the previous months, Brad and I always end the discussion with this burning question, "How can we reduce our spending, but still have fun?" It's good that we're on the same page about our spending - mostly. But we both agree that we want… Continue reading Spend Less and Enjoy More
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