Frugality

  The internet is filled with stories from people who blew through an inheritance. It’s not surprising, since MarketWatch reports that 33 percent of people end up with no savings and even more debt just 2 years after inheriting assets. While these stories illustrate the unfortunate circumstances others find themselves …

Whenever the market endures a sustained dip, the news and pundits begin contemplating the likelihood of another recession. While a downturn in the market isn’t always indicative of a recession, we need to get used to the reality that we could see another recession within our lifetimes. Ideally, you should …

For some, Black Friday isn’t just a cheap shopping day—it’s a sacred event. But no matter how important Black Friday is to you, it shouldn’t be a spending free-for-all that puts a dent in your budget and a hole in your wallet. Instead, it should be used to give you …

In the book Financing Your Life, I bring up the concept of dangerous frugality. Generally, when people think about saving money and budgeting, the notion of being frugal is seen as a positive one. So much so that there are dozens of websites and books now devoted to helping people …

Saving money on the groceries you buy each week is a great way to reduce spending and control your budget. If you’ve already switched to buying off-brand products and monitoring the sales but you still can’t get this expense low enough, here are five tips that can help push your …