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
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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
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
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
How to Budget with Sara Tetreault
When most people hear the word “budget” they cringe – I know I do. That’s because when financial experts say to set up a household budget, nobody knows where to begin. Before you can set up a budget, you have to know how much is being spent and on what. If you don’t know how… Continue reading How to Budget with Sara Tetreault
Debt Free Isn’t for Everyone
There's a lot of talk about being or becoming debt free. It's usually framed as an all or nothing decision and that you must do it, at all cost. It's a good discussion to have. However, the discussion needs to focus on whether or not to be debt free, not immediately settled on the foregone… Continue reading Debt Free Isn’t for Everyone
5 Smart and Simple Ways to Save
Are you always looking for ways to save? Me, too! These are my easy ways to save - both money and resources. These hit all of my requirements - good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook. Cook :: Cook at home. You'll eat healthier and with meal planning, you won't… Continue reading 5 Smart and Simple Ways to Save
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