Personal Stories

4 Things I Learned About Money as a Single Mom

Posted by Choncé on April 12, 2017 | 4 Comments

Being a single Mom taught me a lot about money, some good and some bad. Here are the 4 top money lessons I learned and how I use them today.

I’ve been on a journey to pay off all my debt for a few years now. Unfortunately, the road does not get easier along the way. However, I’ve learned…

How We Took a Family of Five to Disney World for $200

Posted by John Schmoll on January 16, 2017 | 16 Comments

We took our family of 5 to Disney for $200. Here’s my step-by-step instructions on how to travel to Disney for free and have the trip of a lifetime.

I’ve shared in detail before about my dislike of all things Disney. Just being honest, but I’d choose to do almost anything besides step foot in the Magic Kingdom….

Why It’s Never Too Late to Pay Down Debt

Posted by John Schmoll on October 10, 2016 | 2 Comments

Think it's too late to pay down debt? I share why it's never too late to pay off debt and the impact it can have on your family.

The following is a contribution from Ruth at Prudence Debtfree. If you would like to contribute to Frugal Rules, please contact us.

When Shannon Ryan of The Heavy Purse came…

4 Ironic Ways You Save Money With a Baby

Posted by Robin McDaniel on February 18, 2016 | 15 Comments

It is possible to save money when you have a baby though many don't realize it. Here are 4 ironic ways I saved money when I had my daughter.

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…

The Loss of A Father

Posted by John Schmoll on December 23, 2015 | 22 Comments

My father passed away this week. Though an emotional time, I see so many things my Dad taught me in life. Dad, I love you!

We were eating a late dinner last Monday evening. The kids were in bed and we were winding down after a long day. Then, the text came from my…

What Are You Thankful For?

Posted by John Schmoll on November 23, 2015 | 34 Comments

It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is this Thursday! This year has absolutely flown by for the Frugal Rules family. I don’t know about you, but it can be…

Crazy September: FinCon, #USAADigiMil and More!

Posted by John Schmoll on October 9, 2015 | 19 Comments

September was a crazy month for me with a lot of traveling. There were a lot of highlights though, both personally and professionally I took away.

Howdy friends! I’ve been a bit out of the loop over the past month or so. Well, for the entire month of September really. Looking at my calendar, I…

House or A Car – Which Should We Buy First?

Posted by John Schmoll on June 29, 2015 | 55 Comments

I hate spending money; even when we have the funds saved for a purchase. I suppose a lot of it goes back to how tight things were financially when…

How I Lost 100 Pounds

Posted by John Schmoll on June 22, 2015 | 53 Comments

I've lost 100 pounds! It wasn't easy, but my life is changed as a result. Here are a few of the things I learned while working to lose 100 pounds.

Those are words I never thought I’d be saying, much less typing. It was a journey I began on February 24, 2014. Having recently turned 40 I knew something had…

What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Healthy?

Posted by John Schmoll on June 17, 2015 | 26 Comments

Being financially healthy means a lot of things, mainly having freedom to do what you want. I share what got me to become financially well for good.

The following blog post is part of the The Road to Financial Wellness Blog Tour. Over a period of 30 days, the Phroogal team will go to 30 locations…

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