2016: Planning Your Best Year Ever

2016: Planning Your Best Year Ever

With 2015 coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the past year and thinking about everything I want to accomplish in 2016.  Natalie Bacon, the blogger behind Financegirl, recently shared an inspiring post about how to plan your best year yet.  If you’re...
The Worst Financial Advice I’ve Ever Been Given

The Worst Financial Advice I’ve Ever Been Given

“Don’t take financial advice from broke people.  Do what rich people are doing.” – Dave Ramsey Many millennials don’t know much about personal finance.  High schools and colleges often don’t teach finance, and many millennials instead rely on the advice their parents...
Practical Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Practical Stocking Stuffer Ideas

I love giving gifts and finding the “perfect” gift for someone.  As a frugal person, I like to get the most bang for my buck.  I don’t like to buy someone a gift that they won’t like or won’t use.  Many stocking stuffers are totally impractical – no one really needs a...
The Appeal of Minimalism

The Appeal of Minimalism

I have a “cluttered” fridge that is completely covered with photos and calendars. I collect household items with penguins on them. I will gladly accept your free t-shirt. …And I’m a minimalist. Believe it or not, these statements are not...