(Guest Post by Jason) For years I followed the status quo: spent lots of money and accepted living paycheck-to-paycheck, not saving for retirement, and racking up credit cards as the normal way of operating my finances. This fabulous way of … [Read more...] about The 5 Biggest Wastes of Time and Money
How many of you have said "I'm always going to have a car (or credit card, or student loan) payment"? Ten years ago, I was definitely one of those people, and I know a number in my family still think that way, and I'm sure some friends and other … [Read more...] about Living a Life of Payments
I always have to repeat this for new or one-time readers, but I'm a car nut. If it has 4 wheels, I have an opinion on it, and there's a good chance I've considered buying one. So, needless to say, I've been saving up for a "new" car (to me, new … [Read more...] about I started saving for a car, then…
In the never-ending quest to convince myself not to buy a new car, I had a revelation. Of course, it was from other frugal friends and blogs repeating it over and over until it sunk in: Your cheapest new car is the one you already own Granted, … [Read more...] about Your cheapest new car is the car you already own
If you've traveled to Europe (and probably other parts of the world) and stayed in a hotel, you've probably experienced the surprise of not having lights or electricity in your room when you first walk in (especially if you check in at night). If … [Read more...] about Why don’t American hotels save electricity like other countries?
(Guest Post by Shane of WeWearKhakis.com) A few weeks ago, I was let go from my job. Since then, my wife and I have kicked into ultra frugal mode. If we do not need it, we simply do not buy it. While we have seen cuts in all areas, the place where … [Read more...] about Cut Restaurant Spending and Learn to Love Dining In
