Did I catch your attention with that title? Speaking from experience, there are several stupid things that poor people do. Yes, I’m sure I know wealthy people do some of these too but for now, let’s just focus on this subject. I’ve seen several of these points first hand. I’ve struggled with many of them […]
Are You Overusing These 7 Products?
I hate spending money on household items like toilet paper or shampoo. I try to coupon as much as possible for these items and make them last as long as possible. It amazes me how much people (myself included!) waste their money by overusing common household products. Shampoo & Conditioner I don’t […]
7 Reasons I Use Prime
This post is not sponsored in any way by Amazon. I have used affiliate links in it though (meaning if you purchase through my links, it helps support this site and allows me to provide free content.) All opinions are my own. I really, really, really love Amazon 😀 I love Amazon Prime! […]
50 Children’s Gifts That Never Go Out of Style
Do you struggle with finding a suitable gift for a child? Luckily, the gems of our childhood are still a great choice today. I’ve included gift ideas in different price brackets. I’d love to hear any other ideas you have in the comments! Blocks Legos Coloring Books Water Guns Sidewalk Chalk Dress Up Stuff Doll […]
5 Ways to Save Even More at Yard Sales
I love May. Not only does May contain Mother’s Day and my birthday, May also contains the start of the yard sale season! Only the flowers start blooming, so do the neon green and pink signs directing traffic to the nearest sale. Yard sales are a great way to save money on items you […]
7 Ways To Save Money On Clothes
There was a time that I enjoyed shopping for clothes for myself. That was when I was a teenager and had no bills (or extra weight!). Now, clothing shopping is a huge stress for me. Not only because it’s become a bit harder to find clothes that fit. It’s stressful clothes shopping because of the […]
5 Ways to Give When Broke
I hear a lot of people talking about how much they give to charity. It’s as if it’s become some sort of thing to brag about. I don’t like hearing how this celebrity donated thousands of dollars to this charity. Or how much a relative tithes at church. I personally feel that money should something […]
5 Steps to Take After Defaulting on Student Loans
If often surprises people that even though I like to save a ton on my groceries, I’ve been in student loan default before. Not everyone knows what it even means to be in default. Most students don’t pay close attention when they are signing the loan documents. You are considered in default of your student […]
How To Cut Down The Cost Of Visiting A Loved One In The Hospital
What do you think of when you hear the word “hospital”? Sickness, sterile, sadness? How about expensive? I’ve spent a lot of time in hospitals in the past couple of years. Not only are the medical costs high, living itself is expensive when stuck in a hospital room or waiting room. There are a […]
How To Save Money On Groceries Without Extreme Couponing
When I encourage other people to save money on their grocery bills, I frequently hear “I don’t have the time to coupon”. Â While couponing does take an investment of time but it doesn’t need to be a huge investment. It’s possible to save money with coupons with a half an hour of time a […]