When I was first out of college, I lived with 5 other guys and a dog in a drafty little place with a landlord we literally never laid eyes on. Twenty-something life at its best! Aside from the obvious glamor...
Whenever someone gets engaged, one of the first things everyone thinks of is money. We all hear about extravagant destination weddings or over-the-top traditional weddings, but who really plans expensive weddings like that?
And for that matter, who’s paying for it...
As you might imagine, a show about a super wealthy family and their servants has quite a few choice quotes about money. My favorite Downton Abbey quotes about money come from Lady Grantham, the Dowager Countess. She’s old, she’s rich,...
For some people, finding frugal deals is fun and exciting. For others, it can be stressful – not the sort of thing you want to have to deal with on vacation. For those folks, all inclusive vacations may be the...
No one wants to think about long term care for themselves or their parents as age sets in, but making decisions about a nursing home or alternative care can be tough emotionally and financially. Nursing homes, in fact, can be...
You know that friends who live in different states might pay higher or lower prices than you do on gas, cars, homes, and more. That’s called price discrimination. But when you’re shopping online you probably expect prices to be the same...
We all know money can’t buy happiness 100% of the time. If it could, all the therapists in the country would be out of work, because everyone who really needed them would be unable to pay. By the same token, all...
My one year old loves green beans so we always have plenty of them on hand, sometimes too many which is why I’m often on the lookout for great green bean recipes. On a tight budget and schedule I’m usually...
You may be feeling extra generous now that your heart is full of holiday joy. It’s not to late to squeeze in a little extra Christmas spirit. There are still a few days left to fit more tax deductible Christmas...
We’ve written a lot about frugal wedding planning here on the blog, but one thing we haven’t talked about is bridal party gifts. They’re not necessary, but it’s a nice way to thank your friends for helping you plan and...
For many Americans with aging parents, elder care is a concern. There are a number of factors to consider and options to research. Start by talking over the questions below with your family, and do it sooner rather than later...
When you’re thinking about looking for a new job, people will tell you to start networking. Most networking events are centered around food and drinks, and some even come with a ticket price. So what are some networking tips for...
