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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
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
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
The cost of electricity and natural gas are both rising at alarming rates. So, lowering your electric bill can seem daunting – or even downright impossible. Yet, there are many simple ways that you can easily lower your electric usage. To see how we cut our electric bill in half in just six weeks, watch … Read more
Change doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. In fact, adopting one new, simple frugal habit each week can make all the difference when it comes to saving money and reaching your financial goals. Frugality is all about adopting easy, common-sense habits, which allow you to save money over time so you can spend … Read more
When it comes to saving money on groceries, homemade tortillas are not only inexpensive, they are also extremely versatile. In this post, I’ll show you how to make four-ingredient tortillas and give you ideas on how you can use them. What do tortillas cost to make? I priced all the ingredients at SAMS and did … Read more
Even though experts say we won’t be feeling the brunt of the recession until sometime in 2023, most of us are tightening our belts now. There are actually six, little-known, but vital shopping and cooking skills which will help you get through the tough times ahead. Although politicians and economists express varied opinions on whether … Read more
It’s Friday night at 6pm. You’re hungry. You walk into the grocery store to get four items. Your goals are to stick to your shopping list and feed your family on a budget, even though inflation and prices continue to rise. Yet, you walk out 30 minutes later with 5 bags of groceries and a … Read more
It was 5pm. I opened the pantry and stared listlessly at the rows of cans, boxes, and bags. I came to the same conclusion that I did nearly every week. There is “nothing” in the house to eat. Grabbing the phone, I begged my husband to stop by Dominos on the way home and grab … Read more
When it comes to putting food on the table each week, menu planning and zero food waste are an unbeatable combination. This dynamic duo will result in you being able to save money, throw out less, and feed your family amazing meals every day. The problem with serving up healthy meals for a bargain price … Read more
