Note 1: I don't think I get a happy, accomplished buzz of writing net worth reports anymore so this is an isolated update! I do feel our "accumulation" is over - we don't side hustle much anymore. ...
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Save money, live simply! Frugality along with the realized desire for a less complicated life was one of the principals I picked up from my immigrant parents. Understanding the philosophy behind frugality makes living on a budget and keeping debt-free a lot more joyful. There are two ways of being rich: pay the price for all that you want, or to be satisfied with what you have.
24 Humorous & Cheap Gift Ideas For People You (Secretly) Hate
I love a thoughtful gift challenge even though I'm not known for being a huge spender myself. I love giving genuine gifts and watching the expressions on their faces. Personally, to me, it's easier to ...
59 Clever Frugal Ways to Repurpose Old & Used Tea Bags
In our household, Iron Buddha Tea (or Tie Guan Yin) is a regular favorite. With regular consumption, tea contains important anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Iron Buddha Tea is actually ...
12+ Helpful Government Benefit Programs For Single Moms With Low or No Income
I remember some extra rough years growing up. My family qualified for public assistance, but my parents never took advantage of the government aid that was there. Partly because of pride and the other ...
10 Genius Legit Ways To Live Rent & Mortgage Free
The national average rent cost is $1,405 as of 2019! That is a 2.9% increase from the previous year. No wonder people are relying on credit cards more and more. The cost of rent is sky-rocketing and ...
How To Stay Frugal When You Have Spendy Friends
Heyo! I wanted to share with you guys this sweet little post that Leif from Five Year FIRE Escape, pitched to me :) I laughed out loud a lot to this piece because I've been in these exact situations ...
9 Thrifty Hacks That Will Help You Save On Maternity Clothes
One of the things that get first-time moms like me by surprise is the cost of maternity clothes at retail. The second surprising thing is...how rare it is to find them used and in your size in both ...
Why Do Mail-In Rebates Exist?
In this age where every transaction is almost instant, a lot of marketing efforts also shifted their way into the digital age. But one marketing relic still exists and a lot of companies still leans ...
23 Ways Ladies Can Score Free Makeup Cosmetic Samples ?
Back when MakeupAlley still allowed makeup swapping, I gathered tons of samples from generous women that included freebie makeup with their swap items. As a person who has only 'hit pan' on maybe 3 ...
7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feel Embarrassed To Attend Community College
In the states, community colleges accept every living breathing human body that wants to prolong their education - all for a low and affordable price. But junior colleges don't have the best ...
