A large portion of my frugal lifestyle is dedicated to what I eat. Since I’m trying to save aggressively and cut back on expenses, the grocery bill can definitely become an obstacle. Luckily I’ve learned how to successfully maintain a $300 monthly grocery budget for my family of three and stick to it each month…. Read more
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2018 Goals
Hey, all! Life has been cray cray so far this year and I feel like I haven’t shared any goals or updates with those of you who are interested in following my financial journey. I’ve spent the last few months relishing in the fact that I no longer have to make a student loan payment… Read more
Lower Your Energy Bill With These Quick Tips
Today I have a guest post from my friend Sam! Sam Diab is an Essential Services Consultant from Illinois but does business nationwide. Outside of that, he’s a recent college graduate, avid soccer player, and world cultures enthusiast. Above all that, he’s a very frugal millennial and loves to save money! What does the average US household… Read more
Why I Left a Stable Paycheck For an Uncertain Income
In August 2016, I walked away from my stable full-time job and started working for myself. To say that self-employment has been life changing would be an understatement. There was been tons of ups and downs for me throughout the past year and I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that my income… Read more
7 Essential Steps to Regain Control Of Your Finances
Today, I have a guest post from Tim Baker. Tim Baker, is an avid blogger who loves sharing his insights on various finance and not blogs throughout the web. You can check one of his blogs at FinanceBlogZone.com. Many people find it difficult to deal with personal finances, which can lead to a huge variety of… Read more
How to Start Making Progress When You’re Stuck in Debt
Thank you National Debt Relief for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own. Overwhelmed by your debt? Behind on bills or only making the minimum payments on your credit cards and loans? Don’t let that feeling carry on throughout the year. Being in debt can make you feel uneasy and cost you… Read more
How to Work Toward Financial Independence and Still Enjoy the Present
The other day, a reader asked me a very interesting question. He wanted to know how to balance the quest for financial independence while still trying to live and enjoy life in the present as someone in your 20s and 30s. On Twitter, my bio says: “Trying to balance living a good life now and… Read more
2017 Quarter 3 Online Income Report
I’m a little late, but finally got around to sharing my quarter 3 income report for my online business and I’m pretty excited about it! In a nutshell, quarter 3 was a period of slow down for my business and somewhat hectic for my personal life which I will explain in more detail further down…. Read more
How to Make Money with a Blog or Niche Site
I can’t believe I’ve almost been blogging for 3 years. As a blogger, I definitely get the best of both worlds. I get to write about things I’m passionate about and monetize my site in a tasteful way. Right now, my blog earns a part-time income which is fine with me. I’ve been thinking about… Read more
5 Unexpected Truths About Running a Business
I’ve come full circle guys! September 1st was my 1-year anniversary of being self-employed or my entrepreneurversary (if that’s even a thing). I lasted an entire year and not only survived but thrived as well. I can’t believe how fast these last 12 months have flown by and that’s why I just want to slow… Read more