Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Happy Friday. I hope you’re having a good day. And just in case you’re in need of some weekend reading here are a few of my favorite posts from the week: 7 More Ways to Save on Groceries @The Frugal Farmer 4 Tips for a Successful Job Interview @Young Adult Money Reasons to Change Jobs @Gajizmo Financial Literacy and Asking the Wrong Questions @Planting Our
It’s no secret that tiny houses are becoming extremely popular. They are the earth loving, money saving, minimalist’s dream. These tiny houses can often be no bigger than 150 sq. ft. (Don’t believe me? Check out this tiny home constructed in a truck. That’s what I call a mobile home.) With the media pining over tiny homes more and more people are starting to prefer
Every month I publish my monthly income numbers online and even though the money I’m earning is more than enough to get me by, I always mention the same thing. “This may be considered a low income but it works for me.” And all of a sudden I’m wondering why I even add this statement. To fill you in I earn somewhere around $2,500/month and
[Photograph courtesy of Oscar Kosy] If you enjoy having fun in the surf and sun, then you may be interested in buying property in Turkey that is located near to one of Turkey’s beaches. The people that live in Turkey know that the best beaches are often found away from the resort areas. From hidden bays to pristine secluded coves, beaches abound along Turkey’s long
Another week bites the dust…. Happy Friday! I hope you had an awesome week. And just in case you need some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from other bloggers: Family and Money. And Greed @Counting My Pennies Creating Change in Life and Finance @Ready for Zero What Kendrick Lamar Can Teach Us About Money @Lisa Vs. the Loans Good Buy, Baby!
I spent the past weekend helping my Dad host a yard sale at his store. Much of my family gathered up their unwanted junk and took it to sell. The store was almost instantly packed full of yard sale shoppers. Almost everything sold. Interestingly enough, holding that yard sale outside of the store more than quadrupled my Dad’s regular sales. (Who would’ve thought?) With the
Happy Independence Day! I hope you have a fun (yet safe) weekend planned. And in the off chance that you’re not super busy this weekend here are some of my favorite posts from the week in case you want to check them out. The Best Fireworks Sale is the One You Don’t Know About @Clever Dude (Hint: It’s not too late to save on fireworks!) Why
If you keep up with this blog you’d know that I have a mild obsession with real estate and that my favorite show is HGTV’s Flip or Flop. And that I also have a little bit of experience with the whole flipping thing. In my quest to invest in real estate again I’ve had little luck finding a property that felt right. Until now, that
You’re approached by a friend who’s about to be evicted from his apartment. He needs $500 to keep his home and he knows you’ve got the money. He asks for a loan and tells you that he can pay you back next month. Would you lend him the money? Why You Shouldn’t Loaning money to friends and family is a touchy subject. After all, you
Another month almost gone! Craziness ;) If you’re in need of some weekend reading here are a few of my favorites: How Much Did Our Wedding Cost? @Making Sense of Cents Our Inexpensive Summer Vacation @The Daily Whisk Why We’re Paying Off Our Mortgage Early @The Frugal Cottage How to Increase Your Salary and Get a Promotion @Quit Your Day Job 101 Freedom Through Dividend
