This post is the first in the {pretty, happy, real weddings} series. See the bottom of the post for the links to the rest of the series. Photo by Ryan Scott Johnson Photography Mainstream sources will give you all kinds of information about how to cut down on marginal costs or DIY it — by… Read More »
Five things that are worse than being in debt.
When I got married, I had never heard of saving money, being frugal (although I did know about finding old furniture and fixing it up), or in any way living within one’s means. Or if I had, I certainly wasn’t paying attention. And I married someone who basically couldn’t say no to his little spoiled… Read More »
Frugal for beginners.
1. Stop buying things because it makes you happy to spend money. This is very much like a similar syndrome regarding food. You know, the one where you eat an entire bag of Oreos? Why? Because you’re hungry? Nooooo. It’s because for a little while — not while you are actually eating them, but just… Read More »
Two big ways to save money.
I’m a fan of money-saving tips, but I often get overwhelmed by too much advice at once. Does that happen to you? I also find that important advice is mixed in with silly stuff, like “refinance your mortgage” with “use your coffee grounds twice”! Furthermore, I have read that men get advice that’s global and… Read More »