If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Free Resource Library to jump start your finances and goal tracking! Welcome back! Have you checked out the new freebies in my Free Resource Library? Today I am excited to have Alerie from Girl Meets Wealth write about how to achieve your budget goals! […]
Who is Your Frugal Friend
Welcome to my blog! I am excited to have you join me on my financial journey. I created Your Frugal Friend Blog to share the tools that helped me pay off $70,000 of debt and counting! Contents1 clar·i·ty: seeing things as they are and not as you imagine they are.2 Budgeting, what is that?3 Do […]
Improved Meal Planning on a Budget
Meal planning on a budget is an important part of any financial journey. Food is the second largest expense in our budget. As a family of four, I am constantly thinking of ways to minimize food costs, but not compromise the quality of the food my family eats. These are my favorite tips, and product […]
Things to Give up to Reach Financial Independence & Retire Early
There are many things one can give up to reach FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). Today I am excited to feature this guest post by Fran who is seeking FIRE like myself. Fran is a 30-something Project Manager who lives in the English countryside with her partner. She is also a blogger at The Thrifty […]
Personal Budget Categories – Keep Your Budget Organized
Using budget categories is the best way to keep your personal budget information organized. Budget categories will help you to understand where your money is coming from and where it is going. This will help you make decisions which will improve your spending habits. Contents1 Budget Categories – How Detailed Should you get?2 Budget Expense […]
When to Pause a Debt Snowball
There are many times in life when you may need to go into “storm mode” and pause a debt snowball. A debt snowball is the way I approached paying down my debt. Paying down your debt from the smallest amount to the largest allows you to have small wins frequently. This momentum keeps you motivated […]
Spring Clean Your Pantry in 4 Easy Steps
This is the year that you spring clean your pantry! Spring cleaning your pantry is a great way to reset your grocery budget. Spring clean your pantry in four easy steps this week to help you save money, eat healthier, waste less, and stick to a meal plan! Contents1 Remove all Expired Items From Your […]
Reaching FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
FIRE, or Financial Independence Retire Early, is a lifestyle that people are embracing in order to live life on their own terms. I am following this path so that I can spend more time with my kids, husband, and pursue the passion projects I have put on hold. Contents1 Before FIRE2 Changing how I Thought […]
How to Budget Your Paycheck (and Never be Poor)
Learning how to budget your paycheck allows you to be more in control of your cash. When starting a budget for the first time, I recommend budgeting by paycheck using a zero-based budget. This simple budgeting method helps you to monitor your spending and debt repayment more closely in order to be the most successful. […]
10 Frugal Tips to Save Money On Your Dog
A like-minded frugal friend of mine, Michelle, has graciously accepted my invitation to share her 10 favorite frugal tips for owning a pet! She is an engineer, writer and proud dog mama. She writes about lifestyle design, career success and financial independence at The Better Grind. Use these tips to save money on your dog today! Having […]