What Does the Bible Say About Money?

What Does the Bible Say About Money?

You're reading a frugality blog right now, so you've probably heard of personal finance guru Dave Ramsey. If you haven't read any of his books (I highly recommend reading The Total Money Makeover), you might not know that Dave Ramsey's seven step plan for financial...

8 Secrets to Saving Thousands on Home Renovations

8 Secrets to Saving Thousands on Home Renovations

My husband and I have been watching HGTV a lot lately, and I'm always amazed by how expensive the home renovations are! I can't help but wonder how any average person can afford to pay tens of thousands of dollars to remodel. I did some research and discovered that...

How I Lost 35 Pounds While Completely Broke

How I Lost 35 Pounds While Completely Broke

When I was in high school, I only weighed 110 pounds. During college, grad school, and my early 20's, I continually put on more and more weight. Eventually my weight hit a number I never thought I'd see. I was scared. I knew if I didn't make some major lifestyle...

Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

If you aren’t familiar with Dave Ramsey, you probably haven’t heard of his “seven baby steps”. Dave’s seven step financial plan has helped millions of Americans to break free of debt and achieve financial freedom. The seven baby steps are: Save 1,000 emergency fund....

Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget

Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget

The first step to getting your financial life together is to create a budget. Many people have no idea where their money is going. How can you reach your financial goals if you have no clue what you're spending your money on? A budget is "telling your money where to...

Cheap Car Insurance for College Students

Cheap Car Insurance for College Students

Drivers under the age of 25 pay some of the highest costs for car insurance of any age group. Most college students are on a tight budget, so the last thing you want to do is spend a fortune on car insurance each month. Here are some tips for keeping your monthly car...

The College Graduate’s Guide to Buying a Car

The College Graduate’s Guide to Buying a Car

Is there anything more special than college graduation? Throwing caps in the air. Endless parties. Long, nostalgic talks about all the good times with friends. And then reality hits, and financial obligations begin to sink in. As you move away from campus and biking...

Am I an Extreme Cheapskate? 9 Things I’ll NEVER Do to Save Money

Am I an Extreme Cheapskate? 9 Things I’ll NEVER Do to Save Money

I’m VERY frugal, and my husband would probably even tell you that I’m an extreme cheapskate. I’m currently on a three year spending ban, I drive an 18 year old car, and I live in my parents’ basement. There are plenty of crazy things I’d be willing to do in the name...