You’ve all seen the headlines. “SHOCKING Frugal Weirdo Saves 99% of His Income!!!” I think I’ve even been featured in a few of those articles. But as I’ve responded to various reader emails, browsed a few of the internet’s personal finance forums, and scariest of all, combed through the comments section of those mainstream media […]
Saving Money
15 unusual grocery shopping tips you need to know to save money on food
A few months ago, I shared how I spend less than $35 a week on groceries. Since then, it’s become one of the most popular posts I’ve ever written. While I hope that seeing the final shopping list and cost was valuable, as I wrote the post, I quickly realized there’s way too many subtle […]
How to build wealth and happiness by killing the myth of status symbols
When I was young, my elementary school had one of those Scholastic Book Fairs. You know the type, the ones where you got an old catalogue printed on paper so thin it would make a newspaper wince. Inside, the company sold all sorts of books, gifts, and posters spearheading straight into the hearts of third […]
Van Living: How much does living in a van actually cost?
You’re gonna end up living in a van… down by the river!!!” A few weeks ago I opened my front door to quite the surprise. Right there, parked directly in front of my meticulously maintained front lawn, sat a huge… ugly… van. This thing was hideous. The van’s condition immediately made me wonder whether it […]
Build Wealth 6.5 Times Faster by Adding Compound Savings to your Compound Interest
Here’s an epiphany that hit me the other day. I was deciding on my annual money goals, and I hit a mental wall. I was dreaming up an ambitious plan: to see if I can save $40,000 over the next year. And yet, all the typical excuses started crawling out from their hiding places and […]
