Save Money by Getting Outside
Looking for something to do after work on a weekday afternoon? Is your only plan for Sunday brunch with friends, so when 3pm rolls around you’ll have no idea what to do with yourself for the rest of...
View ArticleMy New Credit Card Nearly Gave Me a Heart Attack
I got my first credit card in college, when I was about 18. At the time, I banked at Wells Fargo, and so got the most basic, no-frills credit card they offered. When I first got my card, I would check...
View ArticleThe Common Sense Roundup
I talk a lot about personal finance because, obviously, this is first and foremost a personal finance blog. But what inspired me to create this blog – and what inspired its name – was the fact that I...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on a Wedding (and Still Have Fun)
Earlier this month, I celebrated my first wedding anniversary with my spouse. It’s hard to comprehend that it has been a year since our wedding day; it seems both like it’s been ages since we got...
View ArticleHow to Have a Fun and Frugal Wedding: Part II
Two weeks ago I wrote a post on how to have a fun and frugal wedding. I got some great reader responses; folks made suggestions for more ideas on how to save, and just about everyone agreed that...
View ArticleNPR’s Pledge Drive Teaches Us About Increasing Income
Happy Halloween! Hope everyone has a great time – have fun and be safe! Be sure to check out my guest post at Young Adult Money today, too, on how you can not only eat healthier but also save money on...
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