Here’s Why You’re Broke: You’re Picky
Want to know why you’re broke? Chances are, you might be a little bit too picky. Read this post for advice on how to break the habit.
Month: September 2014
Should We Put $5K into a 529 Plan?
Hello, Thriftaholics! As you probably know, Holly and I went to New Orleans last weekend for the nerd convention that we call FinCon. It was freakin’ AMAZING! Not only did we get to hang out with a bunch of our best friends from all around the internet, we actually learned a lot too.
Could Your Family Survive on SNAP Benefits?
Last week, one of my “real life” friends invited me to participate in a Facebook challenge that was designed to raise money for a good cause. For a hot minute, I was super annoyed. After all, I’m still reeling from the horrors of the Ice Bucket Challenge. With millions of people lacking access to safe water around…
Are You Financially Fat?
Please enjoy this post from Shannon at Financially Blonde. I will be back in full force tomorrow, I promise! Three years ago, I decided to finally make a commitment to losing the 50 pounds I had gained after having my son. I figured that once he turned five, I couldn’t call it “baby weight” anymore,…
My Parents Were Frugal, but Sometimes I’m Not
Please enjoy this post from Brian Fourman of Luke1428.com! By every inch of the definition, my parents were thrifty. They shopped for clothes at second-hand stores, always bought used cars and could sniff out a sale with the best of them. They had to be. There wasn’t another option on a social worker’s and private…
My Frugal Trip to New Orleans
Later this afternoon, I’m hopping on a plane to New Orleans for the financial blogger’s conference known as FinCon. I absolutely love New Orleans, so I can’t wait to get there. Bourbon street- with its smooth jazz, hookers, and stench of puke and trash- has been calling my name for some time now.
5 Expensive Hobbies That Are a Waste of Money
I was talking to an acquaintance the other day when he mentioned that his wife spends upwards of $500 per month on clothes. Yes, I’m serious.
5 Unfortunate Facts About Self-Employment
As most people know, I left my stable, full-time job to pursue self-employment in April of 2013. The fact that I was able to quit was a dream-come-true at the time. I truly liked my old job at the mortuary, but working for someone else got old- and fast. I had always dreamed of being the boss lady…
Carnival Sensation Review
In mid-August, I took my husband and kids on a mini-trip to the Bahamas on the Carnival Sensation. I’m not big on ships, the open ocean, tsunamis, or drowning, but I thought “what the heck” and decided to go for it. What could go wrong?
Things I Hate About Travel
As many of you know, I write about travel and credit cards for a living. I love traveling to far-flung places, enjoying new cultures, and meeting new people. This is especially true when I can finance the majority of each trip by utilizing credit card rewards in the form of airline miles, hotel loyalty points,…
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