3 Bizarre Ways to Save Over $2,000/Year

3 Bizarre Ways to Save Over $2,000/Year

My husband and I are paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in just three years – on entry-level salaries.  This goal is nearly impossible, and it requires an extreme approach to frugality.  As Dave Ramsey says, “When you find yourself in a radical mess, you need to...
Pros and Cons of Outdoor Weddings

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...
Frugal Tip: Review Your Paychecks

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...
How to Ditch Your Student Loans with Debt Snowball

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?...