
My Canadian Dream
Inspired by Michelle’s recent post about the American dream, I thought I’d share with you all, my dream. If you’d asked me this question...

Attending College as a Non-Traditional Student
Recently Michelle shared that W was returning to school, and asked for some tips for non-traditional students. I recently graduated, and...

The Evolution of My Emergency Fund
My emergency fund has gone through a bit of an evolution since I started it. At first it was non-existent. I didn’t have an emergency...

Frugal, Space Saving Hobbies
Now that I’m living the minimalist life, I’ve had to find ways to keep my possessions in check. I do this mainly by learning to live with...

What Young Adults Should Know
As a 24-year-old, there are many things that I wish I knew when I was just a little younger. Yes, I know that I am young, but almost...

7 Savvy Tips to Keep Your Piggy Bank Happy
Do you suffer from what most Americans suffer from? Is it difficult for you to get ahead financially? Feeling overwhelmed by your...

My Weirdest Money Saving Moments
When I decided that it was time to get out of my $38,000 in student and car loan debt, I knew that reducing my expenses was one of the...

Things I Do To Save Money
Most of the things on my list are not crazy, and some will probably just be considered “boring,” not ridiculous enough or what you would...

How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast
We were saving for quite some time, and then towards the end I just started plopping down as much money as we possibly could towards my...

Fall Finance Tip: Improve Yourself!
When Fall hits, I get the urge to go back to school so that I can better myself. I think it’s the cooler weather that reminds me of the...

How I Plan on Getting $2,500 in Airfare to Las Vegas for CHEAP
EDIT: This trip was amazing. Please check out Las Vegas Recap: My Most Frugal Trip Ever. Since we are going to Vegas, I do want to help...

Credit Score vs. Credit Report: What They Are, Why They Matter
Most of us know from our days in school that when we’re learning about a new topic or mastering a new skill there’s vocabulary we need to...

Things I Probably Wouldn’t Do To Save/Make Money
Well, what about things that I won’t do to save money? There’s room on a personal finance blog for that, right? I’m not the most frugal...

How Much Do You Spend on Food?
Ah food. We need it to live, yet most of us consume way more than we actually need to survive. It eats up a significant portion of our...

Fun Things To Do In St. Louis – FinCon Fun!
Background: As some of you might know, the 2013 Financial Blogger Conference starts on October 17 (one month to go!). I am very excited,...

Is Cable/Satellite Worth It? Costs and Other Alternatives
There are also other reasons why we have thought about possibly eliminating cable. We spend a lot of time in front of the TV, and we...

Ways to Budget for Your Retirement and Save the Money You Need
Louis Mack is a seasoned retirement planner and self-proclaimed hippie. When he’s not giving advice on how to prepare for retirement, he...

Fun, Frugal, and Free Activities
My life has changed so much in the past year, and with it comes the activities that I used to enjoy, versus the activities that I enjoy...

What’s Stopping You From Living Your Dream?
The other day I noticed that a lot of blogs participated in a blog hop about what they would do with their time if they had 3 months to...


















