Frugal Living

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and throughout the month of November, it seems like we’re reminded constantly to find things to be thankful for. Billboards to paper dinner napkins proclaim “Be grateful” and “So thankful.” But when you look at your checkbook balance in the weeks prior to the spending season of Christmas, it can be difficult to feel thankful about … [Read more...] about How to Be Thankful for Money: Finding Things to Be Thankful For

Being frugal means reducing your expenses – but building a frugal grocery budget challenges the most experienced cheapskates among us. If you’re looking to makeover your grocery budget and slash your food costs, check out our 9 tips for how to food shop for cheaper. Cutting just 10% off your monthly food bill can be a serious savings! Related Articles 12 Ways to Save … [Read more...] about 9 Tips to Build a Frugal Grocery Budget

Want my best shopping hacks for the best thrift store finds? I’ve been a fan of thrift stores for more than 20 years. In the last 10 years, I’ve flipped items for profit – almost all of them found on the shelves of thrift stores. I love a good thrift store bargain. And you don't have to be low income to shop there - even those with middle and high incomes can benefit from the … [Read more...] about 13 Shopping Hacks for the Best Thrift Store Finds

Must Read Best Personal Finance Books – For millennials, dealing with serious personal finance situations is par for the course. 3 out of every 4 18- to 34-year-olds have debt (11% have over $100,000 in debt obligations). 3 in 10 millennials have less than $1,000 in savings. 67% of millennials say they would have difficulty paying a bill of $1,000 right away. … [Read more...] about 15 Must Read Best Personal Finance Books for Millennials

Do debt problems cause you lost sleep and rising anxiety? You’re not alone. Dealing with money problems is a massive source of financial stress for many people. A 2017 Center for Financial Services study found that almost half of Americans had expenses equal to or greater than their income – and that their debt problems caused them a serious amount of stress. … [Read more...] about 5 Debt Problems and How to Fix Them