When it comes to saving money, there are two distinct things to consider:
In the articles below, we’ll be covering both of these topics. Right off the bat, you’ll be able to eliminate a lot of expenses by living frugally and choosing free versions of certain products or services instead of their paid counterparts. Then, you’ll learn how to save money on anything from groceries and electricity to online purchases and travel. From apps to credit cards, there are plenty of money-saving avenues to explore.
As you start to save money, the next piece of the puzzle is making the most of it by choosing the right places to store it. With a lot of bank accounts, you’re earning so little interest that your money is actually losing value to inflation. With that in mind, we’ll recommend high-interest bank accounts to use for your emergency fund and other savings, so you can start benefiting from compound interest. Money making money—it doesn’t get better than that.
In many people’s minds, “credit cards” are synonymous with excessive spending, high interest rates, and mountains of debt. And that kind of usage is exactly what the credit card companies want. The more debt you’re in, the more interest you pay, which is better for...
At the end of the day, there are only a couple of ways to save money, and it all comes down to one simple truth: you have to earn more than what you spend. Ultimately, you can do this in two ways, by increasing your income, as well as decreasing your expenses....
When I was a kid, my mother used to complain all the time about why I always forget to turn off the light when I leave the room. I never understood why she got so upset with me. Ultimately, electricity is always there in abundance, all you have to do is flip the...
We all want to do our part in helping others. There are endless charitable organizations that do a lot of good and could do more with increased resources. But when you’re barely scraping by, it’s difficult to justify giving much of your hard-earned money to them. An...
College is notorious as a trial-by-fire in frugal living. Between tuition, rent, books, and others, expenses are plentiful—while income is limited at best. You can bring in some money with college side hustles or part-time jobs, but in general you won’t have the time...
In this post, I’m going to show you how to watch TV without cable and save $100 a month! What would you do with an extra $100 a month? Would you take your spouse out to a nice dinner or purchase a new item for your wardrobe? No matter what you would do, an extra $100...