Personal Stories

by Vicky Monroe

Why I Don’t Give Gifts Anymore My birthday is coming up in about a week. This may make my spouse sound like a Scrooge, but I won’t be getting any gif... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

4 Financial Minimalism Tips to Simplify Your Life Today I read a great post on Reddit’s minimalism forum about financial minimalism. Everyone shared the ways t... read the story

by Melissa Batai

How We Save Money by Being Patient We’ve all heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue,” which is true in many areas of life. Over the years, I’ve fo... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

5 Creative Ways to Save Money on Home Decor   Decor like paintings, vases, and blankets personalize a house and make it feel like a home. But buying these item... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Jumpstart Your Financial Goals By Creating a Vision Board   Many personal finance goals such as saving up a house down payment take years to achieve. Speaking from experienc... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

4 Easy Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards As a personal finance writer, I’ve written dozens of articles about credit cards. Over the years, I’ve picked up lot... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

How Often Should You Check Your Net Worth?   Checking your net worth is the financial equivalent of weighing yourself. It allows you to see how your spending ... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Why I Don’t Spend Money on Time-Saving Services Experts say that purchasing time-saving services is one of the best ways to spend your money to maximize your happiness.... read the story

by Melissa Batai

How We Avoid Eating Out on a Road Trip This summer has been a busy one for our family. My husband got a job in New York, so we’ve traveled from Arizona to Ne... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

How I Save Money By Regifting Last month, I was invited to several high school and college graduation parties and wanted to give the grads nice gifts.... read the story