Tag: saving

  • Stocktober

    Y’all, it’s finally feeling like fall. The leaves are changing. The weather is turning. And Stocktober is finally here. If you joined me last month, you may have heard of our Shelftember challenge. In September, we challenged everyone to shop from their freezers, pantries, and fridges first before hitting up the store. I am happy…

  • Buying in Bulk

    Does buying in bulk really save you money? Or is it just a scam? Well, it depends on the product, store, and brand of the item you’re looking for. Here are a few of my favorite things to buy in bulk along with some tips on how to save money when shopping at bulk food…

  • Should I invest in a Roth IRA?

    There are so many ways to save today that it can be daunting to comprehend which is best for you. Today, I’m going to remove some of the mystery about the Roth IRA. This is something I had never heard of until I married into a family with two CPA parents! A Roth IRA is…

  • Our Journey

    Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been a numbers gal. I always excelled in math as a child and honestly, I think my friends were all surprised I never pursued something in that field of study. I was also a naturally frugal gal, picking up frugality from parents, grandparents, and those I met…

  • Top 5 Book List

    I haven’t always been a reader. In my early years, I read anything and everything I could get my hands on! Then came middle school and high school, where I felt completely overwhelmed and unable to comprehend the sheer amounts of reading my brain was digesting each day. Lately, I’ve been getting back on track…

  • Saving for College

    As a parent, saving for college for your children can seem quite daunting. When I went to college from 2009-2012, college seemed expensive. With rising inflation and less government aid, college costs have over doubled in the last 20 years. If this trend continues, college will become an unattainable goal for many American families. But…

  • Retraining Your Brain

    If you’ve ever done a weight loss program, you know that retraining your brain is the most important step to achieving your goals. In finance, the same is true. Knowing your triggers for overspending and then coming up with practical solutions to avoid or minimize them is key to future financial success. To achieve your…

  • Saving an Extra 1%

    If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you know this isn’t a get rich quick website. Small, intentional steps in the right direction will lead to a well-stewarded, well-lived life. If you’re determined to change your family (financial) tree, the best way to do it is: But maybe you’re already in a consistent pattern…

  • The Problem of Waste

    Americans waste more than any other country. Americans rank first in global food waste and average credit card debt. In other words, Americans waste so much food and money. But, why? And what can we do about it? Let’s delve deeper into each of these areas! Money Did you know that in total, Americans have…

  • Saving Money on Food

    Food is an expense we just can’t go without. While food is one of the biggest expenses for a family, there are ways I cut costs while trying to keep meals healthy and quick for my growing family. Here are 10 ways we save money on food in our family! Bonus tip: Don’t buy more…