Some Easy Financial Wins for Holiday Shopping

Some Easy Financial Wins for Holiday Shopping

I think there’s a lot written about cutting back but not nearly enough written about just optimizing what you’re going to do anyway. When I first heard of the latte factor, and laughed hysterically at the idea of not buying tons of coffee while on tour, I did get a little obsessed about how you…

Start a Business on a Budget

Pixabay – CCO Licence One of the best ways to take your personal and financial life into your own control is undoubtedly to start your own business where you are in charge. However many people do not feel able to do so because they do not have a huge pot of savings they can use…

Money Moves to Weather the Next Pandemic

Money Moves to Weather the Next Pandemic

I am really excited that this post is going live while I am in my second week of rehearsals with a circus that will be opening next week in Virginia. I am back on the road for a few weeks and life feels almost normal – sans the masks and endless Covid tests. Maybe this…

How to Freshen Up Your Home Interior on a Budget

There are a number of ways you can upgrade your home interior on a budget. From furniture to flooring, there is no shortage of places where homeowners can spend their hard-earned money. But don’t worry if your bank account balance keeps you up at night, because we have the perfect solution for you! In this…

Any Day Gift That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet

Giving a gift is a way of expressing love and showing people that they are special to you. Gifts can also be used as a way of saying thank you. At times, you might be willing to give a gift. But things might be challenging, and maybe even your budget is stretched. This should not…

Saving Money On Expensive Purchases

If you are someone who doesn’t like to overpay for things, and likes to save money on those pesky expensive purchases, then you’re in the right place. We’re the exact same! We don’t want to be spending all of our hard earned money on things that we need rather than want, which is why we…

Say Goodbye To Your High Energy Bills Forever

(Unsplash CC0) The sound of the mailman coming down your driveway shouldn’t fill you with feelings of dread. However, these are the feelings you might experience, especially if your energy bills are on the high side. You could, of course, nail your mailbox shut so he wouldn’t have access, although he would still find a…

How To Find Affordable Living in Pricy Cities

You found your dream job, and you are ready to make the move and get started on the career you have been building towards. You are ready for your new big adventure in a city full of culture, bustle, and opportunity. But finding a place to live has burst your bubble. Not knowing anyone in…

How to Protect Yourself from Unexpected Bills

No matter how financially secure you are, you can always get taken by surprise. Many people are hit with unexpected bills and struggle to handle them, whether it’s a sudden medical emergency, a busted water tank, or your math isn’t as good as you thought it was, life can be an expensive game. Let’s take…

Dobot: The Best Tool to Boost Savings

Dobot: The Best Tool to Boost Savings

About six years ago, I was a super advocate for digit and Dobot. Both of these are apps that connect to your checking account and siphon out small amounts using an algorithm (or you can schedule a set amount) into a saving account. They were incredible and free, but then both services started charging. If…

Frugal Things I Still Do Now

Frugal Things I Still Do Now

I recently gave a personal finance talk and when I was talking about frugality I pointed out that my favorite thing about frugality is you can take what you like and leave what you don’t – though you do need to do a bit of experimenting to know what is what. There are also a…

Don’t Forget to Try on Your Jeans Sometimes

Don’t Forget to Try on Your Jeans Sometimes

I have a theory that my body inflates to the extent it is allowed to. Hear me out. In the prepandemic times, I would wear my jeans almost every day. I would know pretty quickly if they were starting to feel tight and I could make life adjustments to make sure I didn’t stay on…

How Much Do Delivery Apps Add?

How Much Do Delivery Apps Add?

The other day I was running a few errands and picked up a pizza and was shocked at how cheap it was. Not so much because the pizza was actually so cheap – it was a regular priced pizza – more because I’ve been using so many apps to order so much food over the…

Achieving a Goal

Achieving a Goal

When I moved back in with my dad in July, I felt like I was making the smartest financial choices possible. I had just lost my job. My lease was up on my apartment. My industry was still in ruins. I figured I’d stay a few weeks until I got sorted. I’ve bounced back home…

Hit Up Etsy for Inexpensive Wedding Gifts

Hit Up Etsy for Inexpensive Wedding Gifts

Weddings are expensive and the rigmarole of wedding etiquette is seriously ridiculous – and pretty outdated. I think it’s perfectly fine to RSVP no if the bride or groom would be offended that you can’t afford much of a gift. There are a few folks in my life that ascribe to such strict etiquette in…