Tips Not Tricks for Living Thrifty
November 29, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under finances
You know there are a million (it seems like) thrifty living blog, books about budgeting, and live speakers holding conferences about saving money. The funny thing is, that while resources are awesome learning tools, it’s really, REALLY not that tricky to live thrifty.
It can be hard at times to make smart money decisions but the rules you should follow are basic, not crazy weird or tricky. If you follow some bare basics you’ll be able to live thrifty, save money, and not build up a bunch of debt. For example…
Buy less stuff – I guarantee that most people in America …read more
Simple Ways to Cut Back Your Expenses
November 28, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under frugal living, how-to, money saving idea
Christmas is coming. Where will you get the extra money for those Christmas presents or for the gas and other traveling expenses? For most of us, there are easy ways that we can cut back. We just have to be willing to sacrifice a little.
1) Commit to eating all of your meals at home for the next two weeks. No more last minute eating out; no more trips through the drive-thru.
2) Plan your meals for the week. Look through the sales flyers, look in your pantry and freezer. Plan your meals according to what is on sale and what you …read more
Time for a budget reality check?
September 29, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under budget
Nothing is more frustrating to me than a person or family who says they can’t trim their budget any further. Well, ok, maybe people not going green – both frustrate me, however, the money issue is more important it seems to more people, yet still I hear excuses. I have a feeling that there are people and families out there who have cut EVERY possible extra from the budget, but honestly, I think it’s rarer than people and families who have not. In every case where a pal has asked me to help them with a budget, I see the …read more
