10 Cheap & Fun Winter Activities

10 Cheap & Fun Winter Activities

Winter may seem like a good time to hibernate inside and binge watch Netflix (especially if you’re trying not to spend money), but there actually are a ton of fun things that can be done for free during the snowy winter months.  Staying active and spending some time...
Minimalism Isn’t as Bad as You Think

Minimalism Isn’t as Bad as You Think

Today, Heather Shue (a fellow Minnesotan who blogs at Simply Save) is sharing her thoughts on minimalism!  Enjoy! ~~~  When people hear the word “minimalism” I think they sometimes picture a person who lives in an empty echoing apartment, with bare white walls, and...
Frugal Friday Roundup: The 20 Best Frugality Blogs

Frugal Friday Roundup: The 20 Best Frugality Blogs

If you’re reading this, odds are that you’re a cash-strapped millennial trying to find ways to improve your net worth – through saving money, increasing income, and/or paying off debt.  I think my blog is a great resource for all of these things, but...
7 Things NOT to Say to Someone Who Has Anxiety

7 Things NOT to Say to Someone Who Has Anxiety

Anxiety now surpasses depression as the number one mental illness affecting college students.  This is not surprising given that millennials face challenges that many prior generations did not face – namely, massive student loan debt and a weak job market. The...
How to Negotiate Your Mechanic Bill From $1,600 to $600

How to Negotiate Your Mechanic Bill From $1,600 to $600

My car recently had a flat tire, and when I went to a mechanic to get the tire replaced, I got some bad news. My 16 year old car had not one, not two, but three separate, major problems that needed to be fixed soon. The shop estimated the repairs would cost $1,600....