What Are Sinking Funds and What to Use Them For
We cover what are sinking funds, the differences between sinking funds, savings accounts, and emergency funds, what sinking funds to set up, and more.
Budgeting
Shopping Generic Versus Name Brand On a Budget
Generic products save on average 40% versus their name brand counterparts. You likely won’t notice the difference, but your budget will.
Top 10 Staycation Ideas for Frugal Vacations at Home
10 of our favorite staycation ideas for vacations while you’re stuck at home or can’t afford to travel for a season.
10 Tips to Help You Move on a Budget
It’s hard if not impossible to move for free, but there are several ways to move on a budget. We cover ten of our favorite.
Learning How To Be Content With What You Have
By lowering your spending and shopping at home among the belongings you already own, you can learn how to be content with what you have.
Why Is It Important to Have a Budget?
It’s important to have a budget to succeed in your personal finances. A budget helps you see where your money’s gone and accelerates future financial goals.
Should I Repair or Replace My Car?
We recently had to face the dreaded question of should we repair or replace my car. We walk you through what to assess to make the wisest decision.
10 Tips on Staying Within Your Holiday Budget
The holidays can get expensive, especially without a budget. We share 10 tips for staying within your holiday budget to help avoid a debt hangover.
Our Favorite Frugal Holiday Ideas
So many people go into debt around the holidays, but if you use a little creativity, frugal holiday ideas are all around to have fun on a budget.
Zero-Based Budgeting: What It Is and Why We Love It
Zero-based budgeting gives each dollar you own a job, so it works as hard for you as you worked for it. This method can help you with financial independence.