5 Reasons Why I Love Budgeting
I can still remember the feeling like it was yesterday. I had just finished meeting with a credit counselor who was going to help me climb my way out of the $20,000 credit card debt hole I had created...
View ArticleThe How-to’s of Budgeting
When I mention the idea of living within a budget, I often get strange looks. I hear things like, “Why would I want to do that?” or “Budgeting requires too much work” or “Budgeting takes too much...
View ArticleWhy I Love the Envelope Budget System
Budgeting is tough. I know that, because I too once lived without a budget and found myself in trouble as a result. The fact is though that once I implemented and started living by a budget I soon...
View ArticleWhat the Government Teaches About Living Without a Budget
It’s election season in the US, and if you’re like me you’re tired of listening to the talking heads and seeing all the negative ads on TV. Regardless of what side of the aisle you line up on, one...
View ArticleHow Budgeting is Like Potty Training
Anyone’s who’s had the fun of potty training a child knows that it can be an experience like no other. The child might cry at the sight of a restroom, they might (i.e. will) have many accidents and it...
View ArticleAre You in Charge of Your Financial Future?
There has been much discussion in the media lately about our financial livelihoods and what they might look like now in light of the result of the Fiscal Cliff. For months running up to the end of 2012...
View ArticleTaking the Plunge: Budgeting and the Entrepreneur
Welcome back to my Taking the Plunge series where I discuss the process I went through as I decided to give up my corporate job and pursue the life of an entrepreneur. If you’ve not read the beginning...
View ArticleGiveaway: Can Frugal Shoppers Give Good Gifts?
Welcome back for the second giveaway today! If you did not know it already, a certain very popular holiday is coming up next week – Valentine’s Day. Shopping for a valentine gift is still largely done...
View ArticleHow I Saved Money in Order to Viciously Pay Down Debt
The following is a guest post from Tony at We Only Do This Once. If you’re interested in doing a guest post, please see my guest posting policy and contact me. I have never been a frugal person until...
View ArticleCarnival of Financial Planning B – July 12th Edition
Welcome to the Carnival of Financial Planning, B edition. We have some great submissions this week from budgeting to investing. If you have some time this weekend, I encourage you to read some of the...
View ArticleHow to Budget When You’re Broke
I’d like to introduce Laurie – from The Frugal Farmer as our new staff writer! She’ll be sharing her insight and wisdom with us every Thursday from now on. Are you feeling a call to get out of debt,...
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How to Take a 3 Month Long Summer Vacation for Cheap
Today we welcome back our usual Thursday contributor – Laurie from the Frugal Farmer! Happy Thursday! Many of you might have read about our journey to dump a boatload of debt. Despite some hurdles,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Budgeting and Paying off Debt
It can be difficult to save money, but it’s essential if we want to make big purchases like buying a home, taking the family on vacation or buying a new family car. Whether it’s budgeting money...
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How Many Miles of Toilet Paper Do You Use Every Year?
I know, that’s not a headline you think you’d see on a personal finance blog, but I like to keep my readers on their toes. That said, if you believe this infographic, we spend on average three...
View ArticleMy Financial Bucket List
Please join me in welcoming our new staff writer, and regular Tuesday contributor, Cat from Budget Blonde I love a good bucket list, and since many people create a “life bucket list,” I say we should...
View ArticleCan You Earn Too Much to Be Good With Money?
The following is a guest post from Nell at The Million Dollar Diva. If you’re interested in submitting a guest post to Frugal Rules, consult our guest posting guidelines and contact us. Earning more...
View ArticleWhy I’m Half Terrified and Half Excited to Have Kids
Please welcome back our usual Tuesday contributor, Cat from Budget Blonde I have a confession to make. Pretty soon after I experienced the excitement of being pregnant, the fear set in. The fear is...
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How to Reduce Your Stress Level During the Holidays
Please welcome back our usual Thursday contributor, Laurie from The Frugal Farmer As much as I love the Christmas/holiday season, I think most people would admit there is a good bit of stress involved...
View ArticleGiveaway: Can Frugal Shoppers Give Good Gifts?
Welcome back for the second giveaway today! If you did not know it already, a certain very popular holiday is coming up next week – Valentine’s Day. Shopping for a valentine gift is still largely done...
View Article3 Guaranteed Ways to Save Money in 2014
Please welcome back our usual Tuesday contributor, Cat from Budget Blonde. How is it possible that it’s 2014 already? Seriously, didn’t we just write posts like this for 2013? I can’t believe how fast...
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