9 Things Frugal People Don’t Do

9 Things Frugal People Don’t Do

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might be surprised to learn that I haven’t always been this frugal.  I used to buy coffee every day, loved shopping, and splurged on occasional visits to an expensive salon. Then my husband and I committed to paying...
Is Being Too Frugal Making You Broke?

Is Being Too Frugal Making You Broke?

I love being frugal.  It’s no secret that I’ll do slightly crazy, extreme things in the name of frugality.  I don’t like to do things halfway and when I commit to something, I go all in. Frugality is no exception. It’s not a surprise then that I’ve been told on more...
The Real Reason Why You Can’t Break Your Bad Money Habits

The Real Reason Why You Can’t Break Your Bad Money Habits

Dave Ramsey says that “personal finance is 20% head knowledge and 80% behavior”. In other words, you can know everything you need to know in order to succeed financially, but if you don’t actually do these things, you won’t achieve financial...
20 Smart Ways to Stop Being Broke Right Now

20 Smart Ways to Stop Being Broke Right Now

Are you tired of feeling broke? I’ve been there. Just four years ago, my husband and I were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt.  Now, we’re 100% debt-free! Having no debt payments means our money can go toward things we actually want… like a...