6. Housesit. Housesitting usually means you’re working for free, but sometimes you do get paid. If you aren’t getting paid, it’s a free place to stay and you may stay in some very nice homes as well. This can be a great way to make money while traveling or at Read more…
Nothing is certain in life including your financial future. However, the 4% Rule gives us a solid framework to plan with. Life is a bit of a game. If you’re lucky enough to have been born in a place with opportunity where hard work is rewarded, you can take your life Read more…
Now not all “boring” people are rich and not all rich people are “boring.” But the more laid back lifestyle you lead could likely lead you to an accumulation of wealth over long periods of time. When helping folks with finances I always like to show people two pictures of Read more…
Number 6: Stick close to home. This one is debated a lot. Some of the very best deals these days are in cities like Detroit. However, if you live in Oklahoma, trying to buy right and manage a rental property in a city far away is probably not the right Read more…
Sticking to a budget is more than just keeping your spending under control. Yes, that’s important, but unexpected financial pitfalls can completely blindside you and wreck your budget, too. These fall under three basic categories. Financial writer Trea Branch rounds up three general pitfalls that can wreck your budget. Here Read more…
6. PAY WITH CASH “To help prevent going over your budget, especially when shopping at a mall or store, use cash,” said Daniel Fayette in his one-minute money tip. If your bank account balance tends to get too close for comfort to $0 each month, this is a smart trick Read more…
hat Frugality Can Do For You Through talking with and learning from all of you, I’ve gleaned that no matter what precise path you’re on in life, the universal truth is that–without fail–frugality gives you options. The only demographic this doesn’t ring true for are the billionaires of the world–after Read more…
Money limits, but money also empowers Money is the great limiter. As long as you need it, you must trade your time to get more of it. Never forget that time is the most valuable of all resources. I encourage you to save and live frugally so that selling your time becomes an option, Read more…
When I was in debt, part of my plan was to learn about the next step while I was working on my debt goal. Beyond the knowledge, learning helped me stay motivated and keep my eye on the prize, rather than lament about how much my situation sucked. It also Read more…
Though I don’t fixate on our appearances or how dapperly we’re dressed, it does pay dividends for us to keep our clothes in decent condition. Not needing to replace our wardrobes annually–or even every five years–is liberating from the perspective of reducing our dependence upon consumption and also, quite obviously, an Read more…