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
Tag: personal finances
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
Hello Site Re-Do
Well, it's finally done - Go Gingham's site re-do. Our IT department has been hard at work the last few months and they're still working through some kinks so if you find a broken link or something doesn't load properly, please let our web developer me know. Why re-do Go Gingham? This site is now… Continue reading Hello Site Re-Do
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
New Year’s Resolution Ideas
Are we all in the midst of the holiday scramble or what? Gift shopping, wrapping, and shipping. Or hiding of gifts. Card signing and sending and ordering. The parties, the weather, the school performances. It's a lot, isn't it? Here's one more item to think about. In one short month, we'll begin another year. A… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution Ideas
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
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