frugality

by Riley Schnepf

6 Times Cutting Back Meant Losing Friends Making the decision to get your finances under control is usually painted as a positive, empowering move—and it is. Cu... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

13 Cheap Habits That Actually Signal You’re Losing Control Frugality is often applauded. Clipping coupons, skipping daily lattes, and avoiding unnecessary expenses can be smart fi... read the story

by Rachel Slifka

Five of My Favorite Personal Finance Books People sometimes ask how I got into personal finance. The simple answer is by reading. Admittedly, I didn’t know m... read the story

14 Smart Money Habits If you want to change your life, you must change your habits. In my book, Effort-Less Wealth, I highlight which hab... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

100+ Things to Do Instead of Mindless Spending Mindless spending can ruin a budget. All those little purchases that we barely remember can add up to large sums of mone... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

Priced Out of Your Favorite Hobby? 11 Ways To Still Engage, Even If You Can’t Spend. Inflation has raised the price of just about everything, including hobbies. Between having to spend more money on basic ... read the story

7 Money Savings Tips Adopted by Self-Made Millionaires If you find value in these articles, please share them with your inner circle and encourage them to Sign Up for my ... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

When Does Frugality Turn Into Theft? Most of us who like to save money will, at some point, find ourselves faced with a chance to save money that is ethicall... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

The Library Card: The Most Powerful Tool in Your Frugal Toolbox Whether you’re trying to save money, go easier on the environment, or just reduce the amount of stuff you buy and ... read the story

by Jennifer Derrick

Swim Upstream for a Healthier and Wealthier Life I’ve spent most of my life swimming against much of mainstream consumer culture. I didn’t set out to swim up... read the story