Something Crazy Happened
We haven’t posted in over a year—but we sure have an excuse! Somebody joined the family, you see… Continue reading Something Crazy Happened
We haven’t posted in over a year—but we sure have an excuse! Somebody joined the family, you see… Continue reading Something Crazy Happened
A weird thing is happening right now. When weird things happen, we look for funny ideas. I thought one day I stumbled on a great get-rich-quick scheme. Here’s the scenario: high-yield interest bank accounts are offering a greater percentage than … Continue reading Bank interest is higher than mortgage rate, a failed get rich quick scheme
I’m big on setting goals. The more specific, the better! Setting financial goals is something I’ll do often. And in 2023, I’m aiming high, slightly ridiculous, and ready to do nothing but make or save money. Next year should be … Continue reading Setting financial goals for 2023 to make and save money
The year is coming to an end. That means we can reflect on our successes and wallow in our mistakes. This last year was one of our most intentional in terms of saving money for us both. Writing here regularly … Continue reading 8 easiest ways we made and saved money this year
Jenny and I have been married for (counts on fingers then gives up) a few years now. Our wedding was about as minimal as it can get without going to a courthouse. A low-cost wedding was the most practical thing … Continue reading 5 low-cost wedding tips to avoid going bankrupt before the honeymoon
Today we have a fatal fourway between a man, a lot of leaves, almost as many leaf bags, and the desire to not spend too much time or money on the act of ridding the world of what is basically … Continue reading Man vs. Leaf vs. Leaf Bag vs. Not Wanting to Spend Money
Finding motivation to do anything at all can be tough some days. Something as simple as a cloudy day or a loss of your favorite sports team can have you feeling like carpe diem is nothing more than the Latin … Continue reading How to find motivation when you would rather do nothing at all
It’s Black Friday today in the United States. A few other countries definitely celebrate, too. The world economy is so tightly connected. No supply chain issue on the other world can possibly stop Americans from spending money on items their … Continue reading Happy Black Friday you filthy consumer animals
I wouldn’t describe myself as tall, dark, and handsome. I’m no one’s ideal man. If they put me on Bridgerton, I’d be comic relief. You won’t find me gracing the covers of a dime novel anywhere. Due to inflation, they … Continue reading 3 steps to becoming a frugal minimalist eager to save money
I was anything but a minimalist when it came to collecting baseball cards as a kid. I still have a lot of them tucked away in my bedroom closet looking for a new home. Those childhood days of not practicing … Continue reading Digital baseball card collecting isn’t for a practical minimalist