16 Frugal Mistakes that Cost More than They Save
In our modern environment of ever-increasing inflation paired with recession fears, frugality is crucial. But are you doing frugality wrong? You might be, if you’re … Read more
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How Much Money Do You REALLY Need? Here’s the Harsh Truth
“How much money do I need?” The simple question that we all try to answer when planning for our financial futures misses a crucial component: … Read more
Follow Your Dreams is Great Advice – Unless You’re Poor
Millennials were taught to pursue their dreams. Don’t worry about the money, they said. It will come when you love what you do. While the … Read more
10 Tips to Help You Survive a 40 Hour Work Week
The standard 40-hour workweek is outdated. Although far better than any previous standard, many workers are coming to realize that it no longer works with … Read more
17 Satisfying Quitting Stories Reminding Us We Don’t Have to Take It
They say workers don’t leave their jobs; they leave managers. A horrible boss can make or break a workplace, and some so-called leaders are so … Read more
Is Tipping Culture Out of Control? Join the Debate!
Tipping culture has gone mad. You’re expected to tip every time you order something, whether it be a premade muffin at the deli, delivery, or … Read more
How I Found Success Despite My Lower Middle Class Upbringing
Sometimes people see a personal finance blogger striving for financial independence and think they must have grown up with well-off or financially savvy parents. The … Read more
Your Ultimate Inflation Busting Grocery List: Save Money While Eating Well
With massive inflation on food costs, it’s getting harder than ever to afford the things we usually buy at the grocery store. However, with a … Read more
People DO Want To Work – They DON’T Want To Be Exploited
“Nobody wants to work anymore,” lament employers across the country. It sounds true, especially to business owners who can’t find labor. The internet abounds with … Read more
What Was the Cost of Living in 2022 – How Much Has it Changed?
The cost of living constantly changes. We first dived into the average cost in 2020, then updated all our numbers in 2022, 2025 and 2026 … Read more