by Jesse Michelsen | Guest Posts, Saving Money
Oftentimes it’s hard to fight a stereotype, and a well known one is that of the poor college student. Of course, the expense of receiving a college education is skyrocketing with inflation barely able to keep up (in fact, inflation has been outpaced for decades)...
by Andi B. | Frugal Emergency Kit, Saving Money
In a crisis, bad will go worse. For this, we have first aid Kits. A fully furnished first aid kit bought at a store can be pricey. There are many ways to stock an excellent kit, without spending your bank account. First, know what you’ll need. Clark County, NV...
by Libby Balke | Saving Money
Normally, I love shopping. Whether I’m shopping online or browsing the racks at my favorite boutique, I enjoy the experience of retail therapy when my budget allows. And then there’s shopping for car insurance. I feel that shopping around for the best...
by Libby Balke | Personal Finance, Saving Money
I’m one of those bizarre people that likes to keep a large portion of my assets liquid. I guess I learned this habit from my great-grandmother, who used to stuff old coffee tins full of cash, then hide the tins in her basement in what was her de facto savings...
by Libby Balke | Saving Money
“I filled my tank for $3.32 a gallon at a station in Lexington! I am a super saver!” Normally, I don’t like to make fun of my friends. Especially in public. But when I saw my friend – whom we’ll call Jane to protect her identity –...
by Libby Balke | Saving Money
I’ve been called frugal. I’ve also been called cheap. For a long time, I assumed the two were synonyms, one easily replaceable by the other. Well, you know what they say about people who assume. I was perfectly fine with being cheap – or being...
