How Would You Survive a Month with a $20 Grocery Budget?
Could you eat on just $20 for the month? It seems impossible, especially in this era of rampant inflation and rising food prices, but unfortunately, … Read more
Pro Tips
What is Peer-To-Peer Lending? Can You really Loan Money To Random People?
Need a loan? Skip the bank and ask a friend instead. But what if your friends are poor, or worry that you won’t pay them … Read more
19 Tips for Getting a Great Deal When Buying a New Car
When negotiating a deal, whether purchasing a car, furniture, or a house, most people get the short end of the stick. Even professional salespeople get … Read more
The Triangle Approach to Personal Finance: How To Manage Your Money Your Way
Every financial expert has a different opinion on what you need to do to achieve your financial goals. They will shout these ideas into the … Read more
How Americans Spend Money Vs. The 8 Best Things to Spend Money On
Most of us don’t work for the fun of it. We work because our jobs give us money, and we can exchange that money for … Read more
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
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
Geoarbitrage Explained: The Pros, Cons, and How To of Moving to Save Money
I was into geoarbitrage before I knew there was a word for it. I spent 10 years living in Los Angeles, but upon discovering the … Read more
Workers Stand Up to Bully Bosses Showing Who Really Has the Power
A bad boss can make or break a job. Far too many employers don’t know how to lead, treat their employees poorly, and expect workers … Read more
10 Realities of Being Poor You’ll Never Understand Until You’ve Lived It
Rich folks tend to live in an idealistic bubble. They can afford food, shelter, good schools, and anything they want, so they never learned how … Read more