“Budgeting and How to Track Expenses" is Part 1 in this series and this is the second or Part 2. The third in this series is "Budgeting and How to Track Expenses Part 3" is the final. Check out Part 1 first - it's a great place to start the budget and tracking how much… Continue reading Budgeting and How to Track Expenses Part 2
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Budgeting and How to Track Expenses
This is part 1 in a series of 3 about budgeting and how to track expenses. The second post can be found here "Budgeting and How to Track Expenses Part 2" and the third can be found here "Budgeting and How to Track Expenses Part 3". Before sharing ways to reduce your FAITH (food, apparel,… Continue reading Budgeting and How to Track Expenses
Frugal Living Secrets: Reducing FAITH
With the start of the New Year, I'll be sharing ways to save more and spend less while still living richly. Want to know the secret to increasing your savings account, redirecting your resources, and achieving your financial goals that doesn’t involve you getting a second job? It’s simple. It can be done by reducing… Continue reading Frugal Living Secrets: Reducing FAITH
Frugal and Green Living
I'm always looking for the sweet spot where green and frugal living come together. That’s where good for the environment equals good for my wallet, too. These are some things I do that save my family money and help lower the cost to the environment. I’m saying “me” and “I” here but really it’s “we”… Continue reading Frugal and Green Living
Frugal Living with Style Talk
Hi everyone…just a quick reminder that I’m speaking this Saturday, July 26th, 2012 at the Kenton branch of the much loved Multnomah County Library system. My talk begins at 3pm and it’s free! Please come and say hello. If the weather is beautiful and sunny in Portland, I know it won’t be a large crowd.… Continue reading Frugal Living with Style Talk
Saving Money on Smart Phone Bills
I get a lot of questions from readers about how they can save money on their smart phone plans and internet service bills. I don’t have a good answer for you on how to save money on your smart phone service because I don’t have one. So far, this has been a smart, money saving… Continue reading Saving Money on Smart Phone Bills
How to Buy a New Car in Your Jammies!
This is a guest post from my fabulous friend, Annie Kip, who is the creator of the blog "Plenty Perfect." Yep, that says 6:24 - A.M.! And that is me, in my jammies, shopping for a car. It was easy. It was fast. I got a great deal. What more can you ask? Here's how you,… Continue reading How to Buy a New Car in Your Jammies!
How to Save Money on Travel
Traveling is an indulgence that I love. It’s expensive when you’re away from home and you feel like you’re constantly opening your wallet and the money is flowing out. These are the methods I use to keep our travel costs as low as possible – so I can travel again sooner rather than later. By… Continue reading How to Save Money on Travel
Why You Should Balance Your Checkbook
Why should you balance your checkbook? It's so important, I've got several reasons. Nearly as important as why you should balance your checkbook is how you balance your checkbook. By using your hand with a pencil on paper, and calculator, you will better understand your statement. I know it seems old fashioned, passe, or even… Continue reading Why You Should Balance Your Checkbook
Speak Up, Please!
Since the launch of my professional site, I’ve been busy scheduling speaking engagements, being interviewed, and trying to learn how Google calendar works. Google calendar has proven to be the most challenging for this old-fashioned gal! After realizing I had created several calendars all called the same thing with duplicate dates sprinkled about, I’ve got… Continue reading Speak Up, Please!
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