The tiny house movement continues to gain momentum, and it’s not crazy-hard to understand why. While moving into a 200- square- foot home is a huge change if you’re used to living in a 1,000- or 2,000- square- foot residence, there are many benefits to tiny house living. If you are looking to seriously downsize, …
Category: Money Saving Tips
5 Ways to Save Money on Entertainment
With the cost of living on the rise, it seems like families are always on the lookout for ways to save money and live more frugally. One of the areas to consider cutting back on is entertainment. The reality is that you don’t have to spend much money to have fun. Ditch the cable – …
DIY: 5 Common Seasoning Mixes
For many of us, we want to be independent and have control over what we eat. This desire leads us to hunt, fish and garden — all activities that can be sustainable and environmentally friendly. But have you ever thought about making your own seasoning mixes? Seasoning mixes and spices are used in a wide …
Yard Sales Finds Every Prepper Should Add To Their Shopping List
Prepping is more often than not done on a shoestring budget, or at least a rather small budget consisting of the flexible funds left over from the weekly paycheck. Self-reliant folks are very good at stretching their dollars to build what they need themselves or searching out bargains to satisfy the survival checklist. Yard sales …
How to Reduce Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is widely acknowledged as a time of joy, wonder, and giving. On the other hand, dealing with the crowds, the bad weather, and the financial pressure of buying presents can easily turn it into one of stress and anxiety. Here are some ways to keep from getting overwhelmed during the holidays: Take …
Saving Money on Heating Costs
As cold temperatures and winter weather sets in, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your home warm. You might be wondering, though, how to save money on heating costs. Energy bills can be downright scary in the middle of winter and take a heavy toll on your pocketbook. According to the Department …
Assets vs Liabilities: What’s the Difference?
There are lots of confusing words in the personal finance world. Assets and liabilities are two of them, but they’re also some of the more important terms you need to know when determining your net worth (aka the total amount of money that you are worth.) What is an Asset? Generally speaking, an asset is …
5 Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund
Before getting serious about my finances, I’d never even heard of an emergency fund, let alone why it’s important to have one. However, in today’s economy, it is even more important than ever to be prepared with an emergency fund. Here are 5 reasons why: Cover a Job Loss: No matter if you are laid …