The first time we logged onto our online mortgage account after we paid off the balance, it was great to see those three little words: PAID IN FULL. It…
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Should You Help a Friend Who Is Bad With Money?
As frugality lovers, it’s probably safe to say that we’re all pretty good at saving money (or at least working towards that point.) Due to our collective affinity for…
Why It’s Important to Make Your Own Financial Mistakes
Last week, I wrote about how lucky I was to have parents who weren’t afraid to talk about money in front of me. From the time I was a child,…
How My Capsule Wardrobe Saves Me Money
In the minimalism world right now, capsule wardrobes are all the rage. When I first started hearing about them, I loved the idea of owning less, but I didn’t…
How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Frugality
Like many young women, before I got married I often thought about what my future husband would be like. I knew I wanted to marry someone who was smart, kind, and thoughtful,…
What Does It Take to Feel Financially Secure?
For a long time (a really, embarrassingly long time), I had no idea what I was doing with my money. I didn’t know where it was going after each paycheck,…
Is It Ever Worth It To Buy a Brand New Car?
New car envy. We’ve all been there. We see an acquaintance roll up in their brand new Lexus/BMW/Audi, and we become envious. We drool over their heated leather seats,…
4 Ironic Ways You Save Money With a Baby
Everyone always talks about how expensive it is to have a baby. Just the other morning I heard a news segment on the stress of raising multiple children, especially…
Should You Go on Vacation While Paying Off Debt?
Last week, my husband and I sat down to have a Very Important Conversation: where should we go on our next vacation? Clearly it was a fun debate about…