I’ve been putting this challenge off for months, but the time has come. I’m going to take 12 weeks to see exactly what it takes to lower our monthly food bill and save money on groceries. Everyone knows that food is one of the biggest monthly expenses and it probably has the most variability from person to person. Some people find ways to get by on $100 a month while others … [Read more...] about The Great Big “Save Money on Groceries” 12 Week Challenge
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3 Tiers of Financial Resiliency: How to Create a Shock-proof Life
When it comes to money, most people are fragile, scared, and don’t know what they’re doing. Think about it… In 2017 the average savings rate of Americans was 2.8% of income, the lowest that has been recorded. A study by the Federal Reserve showed that 50% of Americans couldn’t come up with $400 in case of an emergency. 78 % of people are going through life … [Read more...] about 3 Tiers of Financial Resiliency: How to Create a Shock-proof Life
9 Great Money Tips for Saver Spender Marriages
Money is a funny thing. For one person it can cause enough stress and consume all of their focus, effort, and energy. It can make a person pursue a career they hate, pick up a second job or side gigs. Some people love to scrimp and save while others would rather binge and spend. It’s easy to think that money is only math. Save the right amount, invest it and earn the … [Read more...] about 9 Great Money Tips for Saver Spender Marriages
46 Easy and Cheap Meal Prep Recipes You Can Make for $2 or Less Per Serving
I have a confession to make. My wife and I really struggle to follow a budget. Don’t get me wrong, we have a budget! Heck, we actually have 3! One in excel, one in Mint, and another in Ynab. But our problem is actually following our budget. A few months ago we started to take this more seriously because we knew we weren’t saving to our fullest potential. The biggest … [Read more...] about 46 Easy and Cheap Meal Prep Recipes You Can Make for $2 or Less Per Serving