A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu The Beginning- I got fired from GEICO on December 31, 2014. What a perfect way to ring in the New Year… UNEMPLOYED. I was already living paycheck to paycheck, so being fired was the icing on the cake. All I had to …
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3 Months in Spain for less than $300
“You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Travel Well.” Eugene Fodor Looking to travel the world without breaking the bank? Have no fear, your frugal friend is here!!! Your frugal friend knows how to stretch a dollar, even when it comes to traveling. Traveling is my favorite thing in the whole wide world (margaritas are …
7 Money Myths That Can Hinder Your Finances
We live the Information Age where we have infinite resources at our fingertips. While there’s tons of helpful advice, there’s also quite a bit of misinformation floating around when it comes to personal finance. We all have preconceived notions about money management, most of it stemming from our childhood, which trickled its way into adulthood. …
Budgeting Basics
“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” John C. Maxwell Every great financial plan starts with a dollar and a dream. However, a dream without a plan is just a wish. Luckily, you have a frugal friend to help turn your dreams of financial freedom into reality. …