Are you frugal or cheap? Being frugal is a way of life. It is a choice for those of us who focus on conspicuous consumption rather than indiscriminate spending. But while the goal of both frugal behavior and cheap behavior is to save money, the difference stops there. While the frugal favor value, the cheap are solely […]
Spending
Summer Fun Ideas
It’s Memorial Weekend. The unofficial start of summer fun. The temperature soars. The pools open up. You can start wearing shorts and flip-flops again. I admit that I’m a summer person. I like the warm weather and everything that goes with it. Life just seems easier during the summer. And this summer is even better […]
Easy To Spend, Makes It Hard To Save
It is so easy to spend money. Not only are there great things out there to spend your money on, but merchants have perfected the art of making it easy to spend as well. And if you’re focused on financial independence, you know one big step in that direction is to save as much as […]
Private School Worth It, or Not?
If you have children, it goes without saying that you want the best for them. But providing the best for your children, doesn’t always mean spending the most money. Are things that cost more, better? Private school is expensive and feels even more so because public school is free. But when it comes to spending, we are […]
Quick Tips to Look Your Best on a Budget
Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t look good. And I’m not talking about just the superficial, “how’s my hair?” looking good. What I’m talking about is looking good inside and outside. How’s your appearance? Maybe gained a few pounds? Have bags under your eyes from too many late nights? Are you married? […]
Vacation Rental Not Just a Value Choice
On your last vacation or trip out of town, you probably booked yourself at a nice hotel. It had housekeeping services, maybe a pool, maybe a restaurant. Was breakfast included in your rate? Did you upgrade from a single room to a suite? Not the Financial Slackers. Instead of a hotel, we stayed in a […]