Saving Money

The Best Spending Tracker Has Two Thumbs and Might Be Reading This Title Right Now

April 4, 2018

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Inside: Automatic spending trackers are a lifeline for some people. But me? I march to a different drummer. I purposefully enter in each and every purchase I make by hand—and here’s why. The world is full of ways to automate your life and make it easier. Everything from automatic Amazon ordering services to automatic…

Badass Woman Paycheck Challenge: Open an IRA

March 8, 2018

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Inside: A retirement crisis is brewing, and Jason Momoa’s not gonna come save you. But an IRA will! I challenge you to open an IRA and fund it with whatever you can afford. It’s not as scary as it sounds. Here’s how to do it! Hey there! This post is a part of the…

ClickList review: Useless luxury or grocery budget saver?

February 28, 2018

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Inside: Is ClickList just another scam, or is it legit? It seems wonky and against the Code of Frugality to use a grocery pickup service. But, believe it or not, I found that it saves me time, headaches, and yes—even money! Get the full scoop in this review, including who should NOT use ClickList. …

Hacking the Cost of LASIK Eye Surgery

January 31, 2018

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Inside: I HATE wearing contacts and glasses. I want to get LASIK done, but there’s one problem: the cost of LASIK eye surgery is greater than I can afford now. So, here are some ideas on what I can do to afford LASIK before I’m an old lady and can’t see anymore anyway. You would…

10 Investing Questions

January 24, 2018

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Inside: I asked the basic investing questions for you. Here’s what the Rockstar Finance brain trust says. There are a lot of reasons why people don’t invest. For me, one of the biggest reasons is that I don’t know about all the little minute details and how to fit them all together. Sure, I know…

Why I’m Not A Member Of The Clean Plate Club And You Shouldn’t Be Either

January 10, 2018

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Inside: Down with the Clean Plate Club! We don’t need to eat recklessly just like we don’t need to spend money recklessly. That doesn’t mean you need to waste food though. Here’s how to save your extra food so that you CAN save extra cash! When I was a kid, my parents, like many…

How to Stick With Your New Budget

January 3, 2018

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Inside: It’s tough enough to set up your budget. Then, you still have to remember to follow it! Here’s what helped me, after several attempts at budgeting. Three years later, and I’m still going strong! These tips can help you stick with your new budget too. It’s that time of year again! Everyone’s getting ready…

M1 Finance Review: Not Your Grandpa’s Investing App

December 27, 2017

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Inside: M1 Finance is my favorite investing app. It’s super easy and fun to use (even for a newbie investor like me), and most importantly, it’s FREE! You know you need to invest. I know I need to invest. It can seem so confusing at first though. Where the heck do I start? What’s…

My Failproof Frugal Christmas Plan: Popcorn Balls For Everyone!

December 13, 2017

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Inside: I don’t have a ton of money to spend on Christmas presents. That’s when it hit me: popcorn balls. These might just be the PERFECT homemade Christmas gifts. When I was a kid, I used to love Christmas shopping. Me, my mom, and my sister would spend hours at the mall each weekend…

How much does a trip to Peru cost? It might be cheaper than you think!

December 6, 2017

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Inside: Traveling to Peru is expensive right? It doesn’t have to be! You’ll be surprised how much my recent trip to Peru cost. It was cheaper than living at home! “Hey, wanna go to Peru in a few months?” my friend texted me eight months ago. “I found some sweet deals on flights.” Any sane…