Saving Money

  • Weddings on a Budget: The Secrets of Our $2,000 Nuptials

    Weddings on a Budget: The Secrets of Our $2,000 Nuptials

    As I’m writing this, my wife and I are celebrating our fourth wedding anniversary. Yes, it’s been four years since we said our vows in front of a handful of guests in Las Vegas, Nevada before starting our new lives together. Since that day, we’ve had plenty of adventures together — many of which I’ve…

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  • Money-Saving Grocery Shopping Tips and 3 Frugal Meal Ideas

    Money-Saving Grocery Shopping Tips and 3 Frugal Meal Ideas

    Buying groceries as opposed to eating out all the time is already a fiscal win — but why stop there? By utilizing digital coupons, being smart about where you shop, and stocking up on the right items, you can save even more money on groceries. Plus, with a few tasty and thrifty recipes in your…

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  • 20 Genuinely Fun and Frugal Activities (and 5 Traps to Avoid)

    20 Genuinely Fun and Frugal Activities (and 5 Traps to Avoid)

    Just because you’re trying to be thrifty doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life — it’s all about getting the most out of your entertainment dollar. From free events to small splurges that lead to big fun, there are plenty of ways activities that fit into the thrifty lifestyle. Checkout these 20 fun but frugal activities…

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Featured Articles
My Wife Just Discovered the Magic of Bank Bonuses
One of the reasons why my wife and I have enjoyed such a successful marriage is that we were quick to get on the same page about money. However, while we agree on how we spend and save our money, when it comes to credit card rewards, my wife's been more apprehensive than me. It's...
The Internet is Going Wild for This Lucrative Offer from Paze
You may not have heard of Paze — but there's a good reason why you'll want to familiarize yourself with it now. This week, the digital wallet (which comes from the same company behind Zelle) launched an offer that could be worth $100 or more. Currently, when customers use Paze to pay at qualifying online...
Travel Tuesday: When is the Best Time to Book a Hotel Room?
I don't know about you, but for me, one of the most stressful parts of booking a trip is finding the right time to make my purchase. While part of me wants to lock my plans in as I make them, another part of me knows that being a bit more strategic can yield good...
How Chase Just Got Me to Keep My Sapphire Preferred Card
A couple of weeks ago, my wife received replacement cards for our Chase Sapphire Preferred in the mail. This served as our reminder that, if we did want to downgrade the card as we'd been talking about for years, now would be the time. See, I'd convinced her to get the card while it was...