If anything, these last few years have taught us why it’s important to squirrel away money while you can. Squirrels save food during the months when it’s plenty so that they can survive in the winter months of scarcity. Likewise, this phrase is an idiom about doing the same with money. Save money and “squirrel … Read more
As a couple, $5,000 per month is more than enough to live on. I’ll break down my budget to show you exactly how that is possible in one of the most expensive cities in America. Years ago, I shared my budget for how to live on $2,500 a month in San Diego. Now I am … Read more
As I’m getting ready to move into my new apartment, I’m making a list of all the things I need to buy for it. I hate having to go back to the store for that one thing I forgot, and you probably do as well. So I’ll help you out a bit and share my … Read more
When I go to pay my credit card bill, there are 4 choices of amounts that I can pay. That is the minimum payment due, statement balance, current balance, or a chosen amount. But what exactly do those amounts mean? And what happens if you can only afford to pay the minimum or even less? … Read more
Calculating the number of weeks you work per year isn’t a simple answer that fits all. There are 52 work weeks in a year; however, it is shortened depending on different factors. It varies by person depending on the number of vacation time, sick days, holidays, and any other days you receive off from your … Read more
Here it is again, our 5th move in just as many years. I’ve picked up some knowledge along the way and I want to share it with you along with my inexpensive moving supplies list. A lot of these cheap packing supplies can be found in the store, but I will also show you the … Read more