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Pros and Cons of Outdoor Weddings
My husband and I got married outside at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on a gorgeous fall day. The wedding was beautiful, but if I could do it all over again, I probably wouldn’t have an outdoor wedding. Here are some of the pros and cons of having an outdoor...
My $1,000 Mistake – Why You Need Vision Insurance
In November, we went through open enrollment at work. I selected the health insurance plan with the highest premiums (because it also has the lowest deductible), decided to opt out of dental insurance because I feel dental insurance is basically a scam, and waived...
Frugal Tip: Review Your Paychecks
Have you happened to review your paychecks in the past year? You work hard for your money, and you deserve to keep it all (aside from taxes and deductions). Most HR/payroll professionals are highly detailed-oriented (if they weren’t, they wouldn’t last too long in...
9 Ways to Get Free Yoga Classes
I love yoga. It’s challenging and has numerous physical benefits – it makes you more flexible, it makes stretching easier, and it strengthens your muscles. It has plenty of mental benefits as well. I leave yoga feeling centered, calm, and refreshed. The first time...
How to Ditch Your Student Loans with Debt Snowball
When you think about your student loans do you feel anxious, depressed, or trapped? Does it infuriate you when you review your bill and realize that only about 50% of your payments are going toward the principal balance, while the remainder is going to interest?...
Married Millennials: Should You File Your Taxes Jointly or Separately?
Tax time is never fun, and if it’s your first time filing your taxes after getting married, be prepared for a few more headaches. The biggest decision you will have to make in regards to taxes is: should you file your taxes jointly or separately? There are benefits...
How to Stop Fighting with Your Spouse About Money
My husband and I share many common interests, but our personalities are polar opposites in numerous ways. He’s messy, creative, and often takes a laid-back “I’ll do it later” approach that annoys me to no end. I’m an analytical, organized, type-A neat freak. It’s no...
How One Millennial Couple Saves $25000 Per Year
My husband and I are currently working on a slightly crazy goal of paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in just three years. Our combined gross income is in the mid to high five figures, so it’s not like we’re rolling in the dough. That means that in order to...
5 Ways to Upscale Your Home on a Budget
Today we have an awesome guest post from Georgia on sprucing up your home decor on a budget! If you've been reading Frugal Millennial for a while, then you know that my husband and I are currently living with my parents while we pay off $117,000 of student loan debt...
Frugal Frustrations: When I Feel Like Giving Up
I have never been a big spender. I used to splurge on a few things, like fancy haircuts or expensive sunglasses, but I’ve never been one to go on crazy shopping sprees. I don’t believe that happiness can be found in a shopping mall. The best things in life are...
My Budget Wedding
On this blog, I've shared budget wedding tips, and general tips for weddings...but I haven't shared my own wedding yet! Ben and I got married on a beautiful fall day at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Keep reading for a breakdown of our entire budget and tips for...
How I Turned Things Around When My Life Was a Mess
I turned 27 a couple weeks ago, and it's incredible how much things have changed since my last birthday. My 26th birthday was the worst birthday ever. Why? Because my life was a complete mess. I spent the majority of my 26th birthday sobbing into my pillow. My mom...