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- Monthly Financial Update: November 2018After the last couple of months of less than stellar savings rates, it feels good to write an update that comes closer to where we were at the first ... read on
- GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%)GYM December 2018 Net Worth Update (+0.2%) I can’t believe I’m in the green because my investments were pummelled this month. Well, they weren’t pummelled as badly as last month ... read on
- $10K Net Worth Money Challenge for 2019Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year again to think about money challenges for next year! I LOVE savings challenges or debt payoff challenges because I am ... read on
- 15 Ways to Effectively Destroy Your BudgetThese 15 “small” expenses are destroying your budget. Here’s how to stop them. Although there are probably an unlimited number of ways you can destroy your budget, I’ve decided to ... read on
- How the story you tell yourself affects your financesI’ve not always told myself the best story about me. As a matter of fact, it was downright false. If you happened to listen to episode #104 of ChooseFI with ... read on
- Our favorite things: 2018As the holidays and focus on gift giving ramps up (we have some obligatory gift exchanges), I like to review my purchases from the past year (and sometimes from the ... read on
- The End (Of The 529 Year) Is Coming! Plus A College Savings GiveawayToday I've got an amazing post for you, all about end of year college planning. PLUS I'm hosting an amazing giveaway for the CHET Gift of College! Stop on by ... read on
- Skipping The Nursery Your Baby Will Never MissYou’re planning for a new baby! Congratulations! That’s a long list of things to plan for and you might be wondering how to make it all work. Or, maybe, ... read on
- Rubber Boot LuxuriesThe word “luxuries” brings up some pretty strong connotations for a lot of people. Usually, they are associated with frivolous, often unnecessary spending of items, food or experiences we really ... read on
- Interviews with real women physicians -The Frugal PhysicianWelcome to another installment of Interviews with Real Female Physicians. The goal of this series is to share their story so that you, the reader, may learn and be inspired ... read on
- Your Alien Ticket #Giveaway for #Pittsburgh FamiliesThis post is brought to you in partnership with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. So, if you didn’t wake up this morning to a super happy email telling you that ... read on
- I’m divorced: part 3 (and the end)When I realized that I was going to ask for a divorce, I asked my mom — who was down here for my birthday — if she could stay longer. ... read on
- Freelance with a Sick KidOk, I’m not sure I can really call myself a freelance writer or freelancer yet, but I do have a sick kid at the moment. I’m on a sabbatical of ... read on
- The $76K Project’s Top Twelve Posts For 2018I'm talking directly to you: thank you thank you thank you for reading The $76K Project. When I started this blog in the summer of 2017, I suspected my enthusiasm would ... read on
- 20 Made in the USA Gifts on Amazon for Mom, Dad, and the Kids!This is a list of 20 Christmas gifts under $50 (most are under $20!) that are Made in the USA! All items are available on Amazon with free Prime shipping. ... read on
- Awesome Gift Giving Guide For Everyone in Your LifeHey folks! Transparency Disclosure- Some of the links in this gift giving guide are affiliate links. That means I’ll receive a small commission if you decide ... read on
- 7 Time Management Tips For EntrepreneursAs women and moms, we naturally have a strong work ethic and ability to maintain a busy schedule. But the rising cohort of female entrepreneurs is trying to take things ... read on
- Sunday Sharing Vol: 16Sunday Sharing Vol: 16 Each Sunday we post interesting articles, videos, podcast episodes, and more that we’ve consumed from across the web. We’ll give our thoughts ... read on
- How To Choose The Best Waldorf Toys For ChristmasThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Have you ever noticed that an expensive toy with all the bells and whistles was played with less by ... read on
- Debt news – December 9My pick of last week’s news is DWP forces carer to sell home or face jail to repay benefits. Tweet of the week Don’t swim with the sharks this Christmas, a ... read on
- Overlooked countries – Slovenia and Bulgaria – Countries 36 & 37There are some countries that I’ve always been keen to visit. They’ve been top of my list and I’ve made time to go and visit them. Some I’ve even visited ... read on
- Hawaii On The Cheap with Kids – Part 2Here’s part 2 of my “Hawaii On The Cheap” series. I’m detailing how we’re traveling affordably around the big island of Hawaii with a toddler for 3 weeks. It’s a ... read on
- ebay side hustle tipsebay side hustle tips This post is for my twitter friend the accountant. It’s mostly a list of ebay side hustle tips. I feel unqualified to write a side hustle ... read on
- November 2018 Debt & Expenses [-$68,501]Quick update for November. How did the Jane Has Debt financial house do? This month’s debt was reduced from $69,324 to $68,501. Here is a list of my debts with ... read on
- November 2018 Debt & Expense Report [-$68,501]Quick update for November. How did the Jane Lean FI financial house do? This month’s debt was reduced from $69,324 to $68,501. Here is a list of my debts with ... read on
- Flash #Giveaway: Hip Hop Nutcracker #PittsburghI come to you today bearing holiday joy! And a giveaway! I’ve been so excited to partner this year with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to bring you free tickets to ... read on
- November Goals UpdateHello FOGTA Readers, It’s officially December. Only 23 days until 2019. Crazy to think about. November was an okay month. Work was incredibly slow, but I still managed to sell ... read on
- My Kids’ Perspectives About Money- A Money Lesson for MomEver since I started this blog, my kids have definitely noticed that money has become a hot topic around the house. This differs drastically from my own upbringing. Money was ... read on
- How to Combat Impulse BuyingAre you an impulse buyer? Chances are that you are, or that you have indulged in impulse buying in the past. In fact, a 2016 poll done by CreditCards.com found ... read on
- What It Really Costs to Homeschool Your ChildAre you curious about homeschooling but unsure of the costs involved? We’ve been there. We stumbled into the decision of homeschooling without knowing much about how it worked or ... read on
- Why Continuous Learning is a Life SkillI have learnt a lot of life lessons just growing up as part of a wonderful family. One of the instances has remained with me and still reflects ... The ... read on
- Refused or want to avoid a payday loan – the alternativesIt’s become harder to get a payday loan: Wonga borrowers dropped from one million in 2013 to under than 600,000 in 2014. By the time they gave up in August 2018 ... read on
- Swagbucks: CouponsQuick note for our coupon clippers! You can earn 25 points (25¢) for every coupon you use from the Swagbucks Grocery Coupons page, and today through Monday, December 10th, you ... read on
- Five festive frugal thingsThis week, I’ve been juggling work, present buying and Christmas admin with zipping down to London for the Vuelio blog awards, held in a suitably glittery circus big top. ... read on
- Results: Snow Storm Challenge Week TwoHello all! Here is what I have to say to begin week two: I miss bubble water. I love carbonated water. Doesn’t even need a flavor. It makes up the ... read on
- 30 Day Money Challenge That Will Kick Start Your Savings for 2019Join the 30 day money challenge designed to be finished! By keeping this challenge fun and building accountability, we’ll kick your 2019 off to its best start. Best of all, ... read on
- Friday’s Frugal Five (2018 – Week 49)A newer tradition in my family has been to visit the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle during the holidays for Wild Lights, and we went again this past weekend. ... read on
- On Facing Death, 7 Years LaterOn December 7th, 2011, my family woke up before dawn and began getting ready to step out into the darkness. My father, my mother, and I rode in relative silence ... read on
- One Families Life In The Great RecessionRecent market gyrations got you down? Are you fearing a recession? Come read the story of my families experience in the Great Recession, what we learned, and how life has ... read on
- How to Increase your Risk Tolerance Part 1: AbilityWelcome back to another installment of my series on risk. Today, we are going to discuss steps to increase our risk tolerance by focusing on our financial ABILITY to do so. ... read on
- PF Blog Round Up: Family Addition EditionPF Blog Round Up: Family Addition Edition I guess I alluded to it in the previous post, but ever since I started back at work a few months ago, all ... read on
- 35 Thoughtful, Practical Christmas Gifts That *Everybody* Will Use (~Under $25)“We got hot water, heating, WiFi and the sky” – Rich House, Poor House. How many things does a person really need? Another scarf? Another waffle maker? A Christmas ... read on
- Real Life Family Finance: A Financial EducatorSometimes we find ourselves in family life, struggling to maintain a budget, and think we are the only ones out there dealing with similar issues. I mean, it’s easy to ... read on
- Reader Case Study: We Just Moved In Atlanta With Four Kids And We Might Want To Move Again!Naomi, her husband Jon, and their four children recently sold their home in an Atlanta suburb and moved to a new home, also in an Atlanta suburb. Case closed, right? Not ... read on
- 5 Money Moves We’re Making Before the End of the YearIt’s still hard to believe that almost another entire year has passed. As I was looking through my posts, I saw one I’d written last year about this time, and ... read on
- Debts – why, how & when to ask for the CCA agreementThe Consumer Credit Act (CCA) gives you the right to be sent a copy of your credit agreement and a statement of your account for most loans, credit cards, catalogues, ... read on
- November 2018 – Sidehustle RecordJust a short update to tell you – I am not dead! And more posts will follow soon as life is starting to fall back into place little by little. ... read on
- Sarah Li Cain – Content creator and podcaster – #financialfeministIt’s Friday, so time for Let’s meet Financial Feminists. This week I have the pleasure of introducing Sarah Li Cain from Beyond the Dollar. Sarah is a freelance writer and ... read on
- Avoid bank fees and get rich“Life is a cruel teacher. She loves to give you the test first and the lesson later.” ― Daymond John star of “Shark Tank” They say hindsight is 20/20. ... read on
- Lessons Learned from One Year of BloggingHey folks! Transparency Disclosure- Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. That means I’ll receive a small commission if you decide to click ... read on
- Debt Dysfunction: How Credit Cards Really WorkHow Do Credit Cards Really Work? A Guide For Anyone With A Credit Card. A lot of readers of personal finance blogs are already advanced in their knowledge of ... read on
- SHARE JOY CHALLENGEAs I wrapped up the thankfulness challenge last month I was reminded that there are so many things that I have to be thankful for. I have started to focus ... read on
- The Final Month to Opt-In to the Blended Retirement System is Here.This post is sponsored by USAA as part of the military personal finance bloggers #BRSBlitz education campaign. The Final Month to Opt-In to the Blended Retirement System is Here. On ... read on
- Dressing Up for Date Night – Budget EditionAshley is the pageant competitor, judge, commentator and mentor and blogger behind The Shoestring Queen. She helps guide women through pageants while sticking to a budget on her blog, combining ... read on
- How Valencia Paid off $43K with Only Side HustlesListen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Money Strategist, Valencia Morton of the Millionairess Mama blog. Valencia shares how she was able ... read on
- Holiday Gifts for Your Work at Home FriendSince becoming self-employed and working from home, I’ve realized a couple of things: 1) it can be lonely. Picture eating lunch by yourself… every single day. No more office banter ... read on
- Holiday Gifting: The Temptation to Overspend at the Last MinuteHow can you EASILY avoid holiday overspending? It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right? If you are anything like me you’ve done one of two ... read on
- Have you planned your 2019 contribution limits?It is December and we are nearing the end of another year. Do you know what that means?? It means new contribution limits for our tax-advantaged accounts!! Just today I sent the ... read on
- You Don’t Need Money To Start Saving in University 💰Ok so I wrote that headline to catch your attention. Obviously you need a bit of money to save . But really this post goes to all the people that say ... read on
- What it Really Means to Have Christmas LightsThis is driving me nuts: https://www.startlivingrichly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/VID_20181205_054551212.mp4 Do you see it? The icicle lights on the left balcony have motion and the ones on the right don’t. ... read on
- Living A Better Life Interview – Cody | Fly To Fi
- Just a little (link) love: ++ editionHow an irked Northern California postal patron helped crack a global plant smuggling scheme Veronika on survivorship bias I knew the CRISPR baby gene editing was bad, I didn’t realize ... read on
- I’m divorced: Part 2Tim himself insisted we go to marriage counseling after one too many nasty fights. We were in it for a little over a year. Alas, it didn’t do much. While ... read on
- Best FIRE Blogger Christmas Music Videos Ever Made!This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. What makes these FIRE blogger Christmas music videos so funny that you never want to miss one? Well, I ... read on
- 5 Key Tips For First Time Buyers – Are You Mentally Prepared?This post has been brought to you by the lovely Ivy Rudd, who offers house purchasing guides for first time buyers. She has very kindly written ... read on
- So Long St Nick!A few years ago we were out of town following the death of the kid’s great-grandma. We were gone for her funeral over the night of St Nick, so we ... read on
- November 2018 Review: The Highs + LowsNovember…the official start of the holiday season! What is it about the holidays that make people crazy? My brother used to say that airports and holidays make everyone crazy. This ... read on
- Is UpWork Legit? How I Made $24-$30/hr as a College StudentWorking and studying at the same time is no joke. For those of you who are getting tired of temporary and unsatisfying jobs in the real world, welcome to ... read on
- Gene Simmons On Power“Walk amongst the natives by day, but in your heart be Superman.” ― Gene Simmons In 2017, Gene Simmons wrote a book called, On Power: My Journey Through the ... read on
- 6 tips to help parents downsize and keep the peaceWant to help your aging parents downsize in preparation for a move? Tread carefully! Recognize that this is an emotional time for them. Your parents have spent a lifetime accumulating ... read on
- Barclays & Barclaycard refund thousands of customers in arrearsIn 2018 Barclays started a major refund program to customers with overdrafts, loans or credit cards who had been charged interest when Barclays knew they were in financial difficulty. The Arrears ... read on
- Location Independence: Six Month ReportWhen Mr. ThreeYear, our boys and I moved to North Carolina this June, we realized a dream at least a year and a half in the making. So how ... read on
- Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays: Week 11 RoundupWriting these posts – and inadvertently becoming a specific champion of women’s voices in the personal finance space – has changed the way I’ve looked at things at work ... read on
- Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays: Roundup Week 11Writing these posts – and inadvertently becoming a specific champion of women’s voices in the personal finance space – has changed the way I’ve looked at things at work ... read on
- A plea for a little less ChristmasWhen did Christmas get so big? Christmas seems to have exploded. Everything is festive to the max – bigger, longer, more. It feels like everything got super-sized. Christmas stockings ... read on
- Fees: A Barrier to Better ReturnsOnce you start learning about investing, it’s not too long before you run into the subject of fees associated with investing. So. Many. Fees. These fees tend to be small, ... read on
- My Phased Retirement Plan: Part-Time FIREMy Phased Retirement Plan: Part-Time FIRE My SNeaky Strategy What’s my sneaky strategy? In a nutshell, it’s to stick it out in order to get more money so I ... read on
- Hitting PauseHey all! This is 100% going to be the shortest post I’ve ever written! I just wanted to drop a quick note and say that I’m hitting the pause button ... read on
- The Doctors Guide To Eliminating Debt: A Book Review
- How I Found Financial Freedom Without the FII found financial freedom in a chocolate bar. Of course I did. It’s not like it was an ingredient or anything. It’s more like it was a lingering effect ... read on
- Debt Payoff Series: Jon with Compounding PenniesA few months ago, I launched my debt payoff series: inspiring stories from people who have paid off or are in the middle of paying off debt. I figured you’ve ... read on
- Dr Groovylove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Big GovernmentDemocracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and they deserve to get it good and hard. —H.L. Mencken I’m not a fan of government. I ... read on
- 5 Steps to Prepare for Performance Review Season – Maximize Your Bonus Payout, Land That Promotion and Get That RaiseHi all – CMO here, and I’m excited to bring you a guest post today from my friend Anna Cosic. The post 5 Steps to Prepare for Performance Review Season ... read on
- Recent Reads {November 2018}This month, I read a total of 7 books! Thanks to this cold weather, I’ve spent every minute indoors and snuggled in blankets. Also, with my husband away, ... read on
- Christmas Movie Favorites Guaranteed To PleaseThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. The holidays are a wonderful time to snuggle up with loved ones and watch your favorite Christmas movies. It ... read on
- What Percent of My Earnings am I Saving?Reading about people saving large percentages of their salaries to save for early retirement makes me think: What percent of my earnings am I saving? And how do people figure ... read on
- Monthly Status: November 2018FI Guy takes a "practice retirement vacation" and totally owns just how good he is at procrastinating and finding ways to get FI Girl to crack up while she is ... read on
- Blog Income Report: How I Made $5,532.13 Blogging in November 2018November 2018 Blog Income Report Welcome to my November 2018 Blog Income Report! November 2018 marks my official 1-year Blogiversary! I had actually signed up for this blog near the ... read on
- I Played The Mins Game. Here’s How I Did.When I first moved into my apartment, all my belongings fit into eight boxes. “Sorry I have so much stuff!” I yelled at friends while running up and down ... read on
- Five Opinions and Ideas About FIRE That I Do Not Agree WithHello FOGTA Readers, FIRE has been in the news a lot recently. Everything from an interview with Suze Orman to others showcasing what happens when you achieve FIRE and then ... read on
- The Capitalist Code by Ben SteinThe first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. – Ben Stein Ben Stein is an economist and actor, ... read on
- Things I Learned From Going to College with Wealthier KidsDuring my Junior Year of High School, I had narrowed my college search down to two schools and was trying to decide between the two. When my Dad and I ... read on
- A Complete Guide to SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)Off late, the one keyword in investing in the Indian markets has been Systematic Investment Plan or SIP. While I knew about it for the last few years, ... The ... read on
- Ways to save: Laundry and dish detergentLike many people, I just bought my liquid detergent at the store. I would buy whatever was least expensive, use coupons/bulk shop and call it. Then I started getting involved ... read on
- The Market Sucks So I’m Buying Real EstateIf you’ve been following the stock market this year, you would know it’s been pretty bad. While I wasn’t panicking at the dips and sell offs, I definitely noticed myself ... read on
- What’s House Sitting & What Happened When We Tried ItAfter our first experience house sitting, we’re sold. House sitting is a great way to travel frugally and take care of fur babies along the way. What is House Sitting? ... read on
- Minimalist Gift GivingLISTEN ON: Anchor | iTunes | Google Play | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Overcast | Pocket Cast Welcome back to Tiny Bites. Can you believe it’s December? I most definitely can not. If it’s really December, that means we’ve been living in ... read on
- What Should You Do With a Chunk of Cash?Kids in our lives are having financial success! It’s so exciting! They’re rocking their careers and setting aside cash. And a couple of them are asking me, “What do I ... read on
- Don’t Get Burned by FIREBack in the day, people were encouraged to put money aside for retirement. Retirement was deemed the time when you no longer worked. Generally, this was at age 65. Why? ... read on
- 12 Books for 12 Days of Christmas12 Books for 12 Days of Christmas Holiday shopping is fun, exciting and – let’s face it – expensive. We all have that one person on our list who is ... read on
- 4 Important Things I Wish I Knew As A New FreelancerAt the end of November, I’ll be celebrating my son’s fifth birthday. He’s my first and only, and it’s hard to fathom how a tiny little human can influence ... read on
- Ads tempting you? Me too!Ads tempting you? Me too. Some of them are so good that I feel like I am making a major mistake if I don't get them. But the mistake would ... read on
- Homemade Lip Balm Your Friends Will LoveThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Lip balm that you’ve made from the heart and home is a lovely holiday gift. Your friends will think ... read on
- How To Thrive While Working From HomeI received an email from the wonderful Ms. Mod over at Modest Millionaires asking for any advice I could provide about transitioning to remote work. She is taking the leap ... read on
- Net Worth and other updates – November 2018 (+£7k)As December begins, before fully embracing the festive season and all the festivities, it’s time to review the previous month of November. After October’s financial haircut, how did I fare ... read on
- These 4 Student Discount Cards Will Save You Hundreds Every Year 💸You want student discounts but you don’t want to spend hours scouring the web for the best deals. Let me present you: student discount cards. I am not a believer in ... read on
- 6 Month Business UpdateAs promised, here is an update on my wild adventure of running a business in Arizona. A little over 6 months ago my wife and I quit our corporate jobs ... read on
- How To Get Ahead Financially By Avoiding These Financial MistakesHow To Get Ahead Financially Are you living paycheck to paycheck and/or drowning in debt? Need some clever ideas on how you can save more money for those rainy days? ... read on
- FRIENDS AND FINANCES FEATURING MAKE TIME ONLINEWelcome back to friends and finances my featured blogger series that introduces you to some amazing bloggers. The biggest reason I decided to start this new series, is because I ... read on
- Clementine: A Heartwarming Case Study in Risk TakingThis post originally appeared on our Tumblr, where we frequently answer reader questions and sometimes post random unrelated things. This is one of those random posts, but it got quite ... read on
- Family travel tips for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas show in Phoenix (and how we score free tickets!)The Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Phoenix December 2nd, 2018 at Gila River Arena. Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas show appropriate for kids? Totally. Did you miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra show in ... read on
- Money advice 10 Personal Finance Bloggers told me“Um, Anya, while I completely trust you to take care of the inventory and the money, um, dealing with people requires a certain… finesse.” – Giles, Buffy the Vampire ... read on
- Have You Reached the Three Freedoms to Financial Independence?Are you familiar with the financial independence movement (FI)? To me, financial independence meant to be financially responsible for all aspects of my life. This includes generating enough income to ... read on
- I’m divorcedMy divorce was finalized this morning at a 10 a.m. hearing. I hated keeping my marital struggles, let alone this drama, from you guys since it was such a big ... read on
- Is Unlimited PTO a Double-Edged Sword?Our company announced some benefits changes last week. On the whole, they were actually really good changes. They will now offer 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. (I won’t get ... read on
- November 2018 spendings and net worth updateNovember 2018 spendings and net worth update Here is an executive summary of my November 2018 spendings and net worth. I spent $1,293.99 and had a net worth of $1,067,615. Net worth is up by ... read on
- No, Really, I Don’t Want KidsBack when I was 16 or 17 years old, I told my mom that I was never going to have kids. Her response: “we’ll see how you feel about it ... read on
- My Ruthless Christmas Gift PlanAs I mentioned in a previous post, this time last year I was several hundred dollars in debt – from Christmas presents. I couldn’t believe something that gave me so ... read on
- The Unparalleled Value Of Fabulous NeighborsOnce, when our son was a newborn, a couple of our neighbors mowed our lawn when they noticed it had gotten quite long. I was home with our son ... read on
- A Year of Good Food: Grocery DeliveryJust two more months left to report for our grocery experiment. November was a month that was supposed to be short and easy to stay in budget, but, alas, it ... read on
- GYM December 2018 Dividend Income UpdateGYM December 2018 Dividend Income Update Welcome to the final quarterly dividend income update for 2018! Here’s my September 2018 Dividend Income Update if you want a refresher on what happened ... read on
- November 2018 Blog Post Collection: How to Save Money During the Christmas HolidayEstimated Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time again for another blog post round-up from some awesome ladies. This month I have chosen a theme for the first time. The ... read on
- Holiday Money Wins Part 2It’s officially December! Though it’s hard to tell. Why do I say that? According to my email, it’s Cyber Monday…AGAIN! While this time of year can get a bit overwhelming, there’s ... read on
- How To: Pets and Your BudgetHaving a pet can be a really special experience for the whole family. Pets become best friends and family and they depend on us to care for them, despite where ... read on
- a roundup of all my cheap lunches this whole yearThe post a roundup of all my cheap lunches this whole year appeared first on On My Way To Happiness. ... read on
- Enjoying Christmas as a Minimal ConsumerThe best part about ChristmasI don’t consider myself a minimalist but rather an aspiring minimalist. I practice mindful spending all the time. I love Christmas and what it means. Additionally, I ... read on
