Most people like to save money. And I’m no different. Especially when I was trying to aggressively pay off my debt. Every extra penny I saved was a penny I could put towards reducing my loan balance. But sometimes in my efforts to save money, I would waste money. Yeah, you read the right. Saving money can come with a hefty price tag if you don’t do it right. Here are some …
How to Save Money on Groceries: 50 Budget-Friendly Tips
When I finally got serious about paying off my student loans, I knew I needed to reduce my expenses. But there were so many must-have bills in my life – rent, utilities, loan payments, gas, internet (don’t try to tell me this isn’t a necessity), insurance. However, one of the expenses I felt like I could cut down on was food – saving money on grocery shopping was the…
The Difference Between Frugal, Cheap, Thrifty, and Stingy
I was out to dinner with a few friends last night, and we stumbled on the topic of “Are you a geek or a nerd?” After a heated discussion on the differences of the two, someone hopped onto their phone and discovered this lovely graph that helps you determine your geek/nerd status. This got me thinking: Are there similar words in the personal finance community that …
11 Ways Marie Kondo Saved Me Money
Have you heard of Marie Kondo? Of course you have…even my 70 year old mom has heard of this decluttering and organizing expert from Japan. “She’s the coo-coo one, right?” And to translate that to modern language, “She’s the cray-cray one, right?” Well, yes I suppose, Mom. It *does* sound a little strange that Marie Kondo wants …