"You had me at 'Free Starbucks'" - am I right? If you're anything like me, coffee is pretty much a requirement just to function at a basic level. But coffee can be expensive. That's why this post is all about how to get free Starbucks! By the way, I should mention that even if you do everything listed here, it's not like you'll never have to pay for Starbucks again. I mean, you might think…
I’ve been reading more nowadays, so I thought it would be a good idea to find some free books apps that allow me to read without breaking the bank. After all, frugality is the name of the game here. Besides, I’m not one of those people who enjoys the whole experience of cracking open a hardcover book or whatever. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that, but I personally prefer the convenience of being…
For most of us, food is one of our biggest costs, so you probably wouldn't mind being able to save money on groceries. And you might think saving money on groceries is hard, or that you can't save much, or that it simply isn't worth the effort. But let me tell you - none of that is true! With a few small adjustments, you can save a significant amount on your grocery budget. Without further…
This is one of those posts I probably should have written a long time ago. Why? Because not only is it a learning experience for me, but knowing how to cook for one is something many people struggle with. And yet, it is an invaluable skill. The savings may not be quite as large for a single person compared to a family of four or five, but food is still a significant expense for most…
If you've been reading my blog for any period of time, you've probably noticed I frequently talk about the "big three" expenses - housing, transportation, and food. In a recent post, I talked about the best ways to save money on housing; now, we'll talk about the best ways to save money on transportation. Can you guess which post is next? ;) This is all part of my decision to go back to the basics.…
It's a little bit crazy that, despite this blog getting close to its second birthday, I've never sit down to write an epic frugal living post. My use of the word "epic" there is only half meant as a mockery of those who overuse said word. Because while I try to avoid clichés, this site definitely needs a mega frugal living post. I mean, we'd all like to have a little bit more cash, right? Just like…
I talk a lot about the "big three" expenses and what I like to call a top-down approach to cutting them. I firmly believe this is the most expensive way to do so, even though you often hear a more bottom-up approach. Thus, in this post, we'll take a look at the very biggest expense - how you can save money on housing. See, I've decided to focus this blog specifically on saving money, I…