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Frugal living, for some, is as natural as breathing. They don’t need frugal living tips. They celebrate every penny saved, revel in every deal and glory in even the smallest money win. I’m not like that. Being frugal never rocked my boat. Until recently living a simpler life was…
I used to think that learning how to manage money wisely is about as exciting as watching snooker on TV. I also believed that money management and keeping track of money are miserable spoilsports. What can I say, I have a strong hedonistic streak – I believe it is…
Living a frugal life refers to being very rational and intentional with your spending. It involves prioritising your spending on things that matter the most and cutting back on those that don’t. Living frugally can have different meanings to different people. However, it does not necessarily mean choosing a…
Who isn’t looking for frugal tips to lower their energy bill, right? It is winter and the costs of energy are creeping up. And the higher your energy bills goes the lower your belly sinks because cash is tight, especially this winter. I know. I’ve watched our energy bills…
Creating and sticking to a budget on your own can be tough. Forming a working family-friendly budget for you and your significant other can be even more challenging. Yet, developing a budget for your entire family is another level of difficulty. Managing your family’s finances can present numerous issues…
Eating well for less is high on my mind at present. My inventory of spending for 2020 told a story of food bills that can be lower. Ten years ago our overspending on food was from waste; today this is not the case. Our compost contains proper waste. So,…
Here is the next instalment of operation ‘focus on money’ we at The Money Principle are conducting – this week, we inventory in detail our earning, spending, and net worth during 2020. Some of you perhaps committed to doing this with me, and now is the time to share…
“This is the last thing I need – all this spending in the middle of a health pandemic and, possibly, the worst economic downturn in decades.” It was my last thought before falling asleep last night. You would be correct to assume that I didn’t have a peaceful night…
Editor’s note:Today, I have a great guest post from Chris. Chris started a digital marketing business that focuses on freelance writing, content marketing, and SEO — all while working full-time and playing dad to two kids. You can check out his blog – Money Mozart to read more. With the…
Predictions show that by 2026, 60 million card payments will be made per day. With such exponential growth in card transactions, erroneous fees and charges are inevitable. As a customer, you have the right to refuse incorrect credit charges and subsequently, claim compensation. So, if you ever find yourself…
There are two key elements to building wealth. The first is to make money and to use that money to make even more money. The second is to try to hold on to as much of it as possible by reducing what you spend. There are many techniques that…
Anyone serious about solving their financial woes, saving more each month, or simply gaining a better understanding of where their money is going, need to get on with creating a personal budget. According to CNBC, 81% of Millennials save, and many attribute their saving habits to having a personal budget…