Spending can be too easy sometimes. You don’t have to fall victim to the ever-present shadow of marketing and advertising. I’m conjuring up today’s theme after picking up on some of the desirable material things that other people have. Temptation is a beast. Fortunately, after a few years of exercising some ever-stronger frugality muscles, I […]
Minimalism and Sustainable Living
The benefits of minimalism and sustainability are countless. A smaller house and a smaller car (or no car) are just tips of the iceberg. Did you know you can save huge with creative LEGO strategies?
Consider experiments with riding your bike to work or becoming a vegetarian for a month. These habits not only help the pocket book, they also help our planet!
Old Fashioned Frugal Living: Growing Up in the 80s
As a member of Generation X, I grew up in the 80s. While there were many problems in that decade, like inflation, Black Monday, and the Cold War, personal finance was much simpler then. There were fewer choices and people just plain tended to save more of their money. Maybe that’s what our child’s eyes […]
The Millionaire Next Door Formula Deciphered
If you were asked what it meant to live the American Dream, how would you answer? Most would likely include a list with the following qualifiers: Own a nice, big house in a vibrant neighborhood Send your kids to good schools Have a high-paying job Take nice vacations (to Disney World or a national park) […]
Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
It’s never too early to start thinking about what to change in your life next year. You just have to lean in and commit. Don’t be like all those people you know who start with a bang, (with a new exercise or diet scheme, for instance) only to throw in the towel by mid-February. “Easy […]
My Top 25 Minimalism Tips for Beginners
We talk a lot about money on this blog. You sometimes get the pleasure of following me wax on the philosophical and mundane. Today I’m going to reveal my top 25 minimalism tips. Learn how this lifestyle change can boost your bottom line and day-to-day living. I am a firm believer that minimalism and early […]