Are you an American who wants to know how to travel to Europe for cheap? This guide is for you. Today I am thrilled to have my friend David give his tips on how to travel to Europe for cheap. He has circled the globe and has great ideas for how to make a trip […]
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Gaming PC Build Guide: Build on a Budget
This gaming PC build guide will give you the tools needed to build your own PC based on your budget. Building your own PC is a great way to control how much you spend based on the performance you need. This will give you the experience and confidence you need to upgrade your system over […]
How to Achieve Budget Goals
Today I am excited to have Alerie from Girl Meets Wealth write about how to achieve your budget goals! She posts about personal finance and wealth accumulation on Instrgram. Take it away Alerie! Hello y’all! My name is Alerie Hello y’all! My name is Alerie Sebastian, also known as @girlmeetswealth on Instagram. I just recently […]
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! clar·i·ty: seeing things as they are and not as you imagine they are. Every journey begins with a moment […]
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. Budget Categories – How Detailed Should you get? When I first […]
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! Remove all Expired Items From Your Pantry […]
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. Before FIRE I have been a huge […]