We all care about sustainability and protecting the environment. But eco-friendly products can cost up to 50% more than regular ones, which isn’t within everyone’s budget. When I analyzed my finances, I realized how much money I was spending on organic produce and Rainforest Alliance certified products. Although being a good environmental steward is important to me, I don’t want my commitment to sustainability to
How to Date Without Breaking the Bank
Dating is expensive. My partner and I didn’t realize how much money we were spending on dinner dates and movie nights until we moved in together and stopped going out. Although it would be cheaper not to date, it’s necessary to find your soulmate. If you’re still searching for your future spouse, how do you get to know potential partners without breaking the bank? Here
4 Ways Adopting a Minimalist Lifestyle Will Improve Your Finances
A lot of people get minimalism wrong – thinking that they have to get rid of everything they own. But that’s really not the truth. In a gist minimalism is eliminating things from your life that don’t serve a purpose or bring you happiness. These aren’t just material items either. They can be negative people in your life or something such as a soul-sucking job.
5 Financial Benefits of Being a One Car Family
Although becoming a one car family isn’t possible for everyone, if you can manage it, you’ll save a ton of money. Owning one vehicle is expensive, let alone two or three. Between maintenance and insurance, your spare car could be costing you hundreds of dollars per month. If you could save that money or use it to pay down your debt instead, you’d be able
5 Rules Of Thumb When Saving Money
Saving money can be a bit of a challenge, even for the best of us and especially when we’re in a strange situation like we are now. The good news is you can still work to pad your pot, even if it’s with small amounts but you’ll want to take into consideration these five rules of thumb when saving money. Keep Your Savings Separate The
Here’s How Grocery Delivery Saves Me Money
Social distancing has changed the way we live. We rarely leave our houses because we’re not supposed to. When we do it’s a quick in-and-out. And then we spend valuable time cleaning everything off when we get it home. But grocery delivery changed everything for me. I don’t want to sound too overdramatic, but it really changes the game when it comes to lifestyle. It
Spring Cleaning Can Save You Money, Here’s How
Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about cleaning the house. That’s right, it’s that time of year. But before you start dreading the act, let’s talk about how spring cleaning can save you money. That’s right, dollars in your pocket! What is Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning is exactly what it sounds like: cleaning at the beginning of spring. However,
How to Save $10000 in 2020
Would you like to save $10000? Let’s be honest who wouldn’t. It would be super nice to put that money towards debt, one of your savings goals or just away for a rainy day. But that’s a lot of money, so is it even possible? Of course it is, you can save $10000 in 2020. But it’s not going to be easy and you are
Free Ways to Relax This Holiday Season
You need a break this holiday season, but you don’t need to break the bank to get it. If you’re looking for free ways to relax, I’ve got a list of great ways you can do that. So put your wallet away and get read to have some you time. Read a Book I am a firm believer that society as a whole doesn’t read
How Much Should Your Phone Bill Cost?
It’s the beginning of the month which means we have a whole new set of bills to pay—it’s funny that way, they just seem to come back month after month, even though you just paid them. While I was paying my bills last month I started thinking, how much should my mobile phone bill cost? So I started to ask around. And it turns out,