It's important to live a frugal life. Why? Because we can always find a way to spend the money we earn or save. Unless we make a lifestyle change and start implementing some frugal living tips we are ultimately going to miss the mark. Remember, Michael Jackson? The poor guy owned the Beatles' collection and still had financial trouble. Living frugally means making intentional choices with your everyday spending. Decide your own … [Read more...]
New Personal Finance App for Couples: Our Zeta Review
Feeling frustrated when it comes to money in your relationship? Often, it's easier to sweep things under the rug than have those tough financial discussions with your partner. Or maybe the talks themselves aren't difficult, but it's tough to keep track of all the little details that make up your financial life. You'd rather be enjoying your time with your loved ones, not checking to make sure the bills are paid or nagging … [Read more...]
The Modern Day Handyman: Get Your Smart Home Devices Installed (Puls Review)
This post is brought to you by Puls. While this is a sponsored post, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. I recently purchased a Ring doorbell--you know, the doorbell with a camera and speaker tied to your home WiFi--to replace my old, standard doorbell. I was excited about experiencing the benefits of the new gadget, but not so excited about installing the doorbell itself. I’ve got a long list of honey … [Read more...]
This Company Negotiated My Bills to Save Me $324 [BillFixers Review]
Editor's note: PT here. I'm happily paying BillFixers $27 a month ($324 in total) for the next year. Why? Because they saved me a total of $648 on my Internet service with AT&T! To see how BillFixers could work for you, check out our full review below... Bills, bills, bills! They can seem never-ending. From your cable bill to your lawn service, they just keep piling up. I am always looking for different ways to lower my … [Read more...]
The Best Personal Finance Budget Software with Apps (In 2020)
Managing your money is a complex skill, especially now that you no longer have to leave the house or even pull out your wallet in order to spend money. That’s why it is more important than ever for you to track spending and stick to a budget. But the old-school methods of budgeting can be far too onerous for the new Millennium. Hardly anyone wants to be carrying an old-fashioned ledger book around with them to record … [Read more...]
052: Master Your Money (and Your Side Hustle) with PT
I can safely say that this episode of the podcast is unlike any other I’ve done. If you’ve listened to at least one other episode, you know that I interview someone new every week and find out all about when they decided to become a master of their money, what tools they use to manage their finances, and the one thing they’ve done that has had the biggest impact on their financial success. But today, PT is in the hot seat. I asked my friend and former guest on the … [Read more...]
051: Map Your Money Adventure with Nick True of Mapped Out Money
Nick is a 20-something financial blogger who lives in Chattanooga, TN with his wife Hanna and 3 fur children. His website is MappedOutMoney.com where he focuses on budgeting and helping people learn all of things about money they didn't learn in school. Let’s dig in. Let’s meet today’s Master of Money…. Listen to the Episode with Nick True Listen to it on iTunes. Stream by clicking here. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing "save … [Read more...]
050: Using Your Values and Goals to Reach Financial Independence with Matt Miner
Matt Miner is a coach, author, and speaker who works with folks to get the most out of their money by understanding his clients’ values and goals, and then helping them do what it takes to gain control of their income and increase their savings rate. Check out his work at DesignIndependence.com. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University in Tempe Ariz. and an MBA from Duke University in Durham, N.C. On weekdays, he leads the sales … [Read more...]
048: Retiring Early to Travel the World with Jeremy from GoCurryCracker
After retiring in their 30s, Jeremy & Winnie spent the last 4 years traveling the world. Their son joined them 2 years ago, and visited 16 countries in his first 16 months. Jeremy says, "who knows what the future holds, but most likely more travel and adventure." They share it all over at GoCurryCracker.com - visit their site to see why the funky name. Listen in as we find out how and why Jeremy chose to retire early and what he does with his free time now. So … [Read more...]
The Best Cash Back Sites (Like Ebates.com)
Do you shop online? Who doesn't, right? Well, you can earn extra cash back by starting your shopping from a cash back website. You still buy the item from your preferred retailer, you just click to that store from the cash back site to earn rewards. A cash back site is a website shopping portal (online mall) where you can earn cash back on your spending. Typical deals are anywhere from 1% to 5% cash back, with some … [Read more...]
047: Savvy Money Moves with TEDx Speaker and Filmmaker Adam Carroll
Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert, author, and two-time TED talk speaker, creator of the Broke, Busted & Disgusted documentary, and founder of Mastery of Money. He has presented at over 700 college and university campuses. So let’s dig in. Let’s meet today’s Master of Money…. Listen to the Episode with Adam Carroll Listen to it on iTunes. Stream by clicking here. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and … [Read more...]
046: Star in Your Own Financial Success Story with Sarah Li Cain
Sarah Li Cain is a financial storyteller who weaves practical tips and strategies into her work so that those trying to change their money mindset can see themselves in the starring role. So let’s dig in. Let’s meet today’s Master of Money…. Listen to the Episode with Sarah Li Cain Listen to it on iTunes. Stream by clicking here. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing "save as." I hope you enjoyed that. A big thank you to Sarah for … [Read more...]
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