Easy Ways to Boost Your Income with Side Gigs

As the economy tightens and prices continue to rise, there is a corresponding increase in both the popularity of and the need for side gigs. Whether you’re looking for ways to bring in extra money each month, whether in-person or at home and on-line, a side job could be just what you need. Not only … Read more

Easy Frugal Ways to Cut Expenses and Save Money

In today’s world, where expenses seem to be constantly on the rise, finding ways to save money has become more important than ever. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies you can employ to cut your expenses and build up your savings without sacrificing your quality of life. There are a lot of reasons that you may … Read more

An Easy and Inexpensive Plant-Based Picnic Menu

Warm weather has arrived and that means it’s time for eating outdoors and enjoying the long evenings with family and friends. Memorial Day, long considered the first “official”, long weekend holiday of summer, arrives on the heels of the last day of school and the start of summer vacation. Generally, this calls for a celebratory picnic … Read more

How to Live Below Your Means when Money Is Tight

The phrase “living below your means” can be confusing. A simple definition might include things like: In addition, living beneath your means: less stress.  You have confidence that you will meet your expenses and still have money left over. However, in an age of rising prices and record inflation, living below your means and saving … Read more

5 Small Changes That Help You Save Big Money

When it comes to saving money, we often “discount” the little things (Yep. That was a pun). Most people don’t really believe that changing a few weekly habits could actually make it possible for them to pay off their mortgage, take a dream vacation, or save toward another great, big goal. But, that just isn’t … Read more

How Do Frugal People Save Money Every Month?

We would all like to believe that there is a direct connection between making more money and saving more money. But, that is not the case. In fact, nearly seventy percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and (get this!) that includes forty-nine percent of those making $100,000 or more a year. Clearly, saving money … Read more