Frugal Finance

15 Secrets of the Rich: How to Apply Them to Your Life

15 Secrets of the Rich: How to Apply Them to Your Life. You have to check out these 15 surprising secrets that wealthy, successful people know. #5 might surprise you. You hit the jackpot! You win millions and millions and millions. You’re ecstatic. You never have to worry about money again. You can live the life you want. Take a… Read More

Is the 50-30-20 Budget a Good Budget for You?

Does the word "budget" make you want to give up and crawl into bed? Do you think money management is impossible? You’re too busy. There is too much going on. How can you possibly add accounting for every penny? One of the big things about managing money and being financially independent is the necessity of a budget. No matter what... Read More

Anti-Budget: The Budget For People Who Hate Budgets

Do you hear the word "budget" and groan? If so, you probably haven't heard of the anti-budget. Do you feel overwhelmed and think that money management isn't possible for you? You're too busy. There is too much going on. How can you possibly add accounting for every penny? I'm working on building a financial course. And one of the big... Read More

Is it Better to Have an Emergency Fund or Pay Off Debt?

Someone is in debt. They've finally decided to get their financial house in order. They have money to cover basic expenses. And a little extra each month. It's one of THE hot debates in the financial community: pay off debt or emergency fund first? They're both worthy financial goals. And eventually, you'll be out of debt AND have an emergency... Read More

How to Save Money on Groceries Even if You Hate Coupons

I was bright red. And I'm a redhead...I looked like a tomato. I could feel the heat on my cheeks. Was I really carrying a zipper binder with prices and coupons into a grocery store? Only crazy couponing maniacs did that. I swear I was embarrassed the entire shopping trip. And the next one. Then something happened. A lady stopped... Read More

Amazon Prime Secrets You Need to Know: Get the Most For Your Money

Okay, maybe these aren’t all “secrets”. After all, I'm not breaking anyone's trust by telling you. But they’re Amazon prime benefits, products, and services you might not be aware of. Those little details and information that you wish were all compiled in one easy guide. Like the one below. (haha). Paying for that prime membership doesn’t just mean free 2-day shipping.... Read More

Ibotta. Everything You Need to Know About My Favorite Savings App

Ibotta is my absolute favorite savings app! I just cashed out another $70, bringing my lifetime total to $195. Yep, you heard that right. Where can you use ibotta? At a ton of stores! Wal-Mart and Target are the apps most popular, but they've got almost every grocery store around me: military commissary, Food Lion, Publix, Dollar General...even Costco. Not... Read More

Free Printable Weekly Meal Planners

Free printable weekly meal planners: multiple designs. Save time (no more extra trips to store) & money (meal planning saves more than you can imagine). Note: This post is in the process of being updated. I’m adding new planners over a few months. Check back to see if I’ve added new ones! (That’s also why the image at the top… Read More

Couponing 101: What You Need to Know

Up front, before anything else: I am NOT an extreme couponer. I don’t have a garage stockpiled with 50 cans of soup or 100 razors. I don’t buy things I don’t need just because they’re cheap. So if you’re searching for something like the extreme shows on TV, I’m probably not the best source. However, I am an average housewife… Read More