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Why I Won’t Pay $15 an Hour for a Babysitter
When my husband and I moved to a slightly more upscale area a few years ago, we didn’t know a soul. He had a few friends at work, yeah, but we didn’t know any of our neighbors yet, nor had we made any...
View ArticleCollege Decision Time: How to Compare Financial Aid Offers and Pick the Right...
Navigating the complex world of college admissions is hard enough, but figuring out how you’ll pay for it all can be an absolute nightmare. Not only must you sort through an array of financial aid...
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Why Dump When You Can Donate? Salvage These Items During Remodeling
As I write this, my husband and I are in the midst of a daunting home remodeling project – as in, we are up to our ears in drywall dust and walking around on subfloors. After writing about my urge to...
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‘Phantom Savings’ and Other White Lies We Tell Ourselves
When my husband and I decided to remodel our entryway, living room, and family room earlier this year, we found ourselves falling into some ugly, old habits. It all started when we hired a contractor...
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Seven Things New Business Owners Should Do Their First Year
Whether they’re starting a new business from scratch or investing in one that already exists, new small business owners face some pretty startling odds. Most businesses have about a 50/50 chance of...
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Eight Things to Pack for a Frugal Vacation
While the price of a spring break or summer getaway can vary drastically based on where you go and what you do, most parents are keenly aware that spring travel — especially during a school vacation...
View ArticleSeven Ways Millionaires Next Door Become Wealthy (and Stay That Way)
When most people think “rich,” they automatically envision people like the Kardashians, Brad and Angelina types, pop stars, and professional athletes. They picture luxury homes, flashy cars, and...
View ArticleThe Strategic Splurge: Saving for the Stuff You Really Want
While some people are frugal by necessity, others are frugal by choice. Instead of making careful financial decisions and living within a tight budget just to get by, they’re frugal because, in their...
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Seven Costly Surprises That Ambushed Our Remodeling Budget
When my husband and I decided to remodel the first floor of our home earlier this year, we wanted to plan for everything. The fact that we were paying in cash meant we had to draw a hard line for our...
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Six Surprising Tools to Get Out of Debt
If you’re in debt and desperate for a way out, those first few steps can feel overwhelming. Not only do you have to face the reality of what you owe, but you have to figure out how in the world you’ll...
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Two-Sided Coin: Is College Worth the Cost?
This is the first in a series of posts called the “Two-Sided Coin,” where TSD’s Jon Gorey and Holly Johnson take opposing viewpoints on a number of personal finance topics. Holly: College Isn’t Always...
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Best Credit Card Points to Redeem for Gift Cards
While it’s easy to assume credit card rewards are only lucrative if you like to travel, that’s not really true. In reality, a large number of rewards credit cards actually work better when you’re...
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25 Ways to Save on Summer Travel
Summer might be the perfect time for a vacation, but peak-season travel doesn’t come cheap. The warm weather, coupled with the fact that kids are out of school, can bring filled-up flights, less...
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Two-Sided Coin: Should You Always Buy a Used Car?
This is the second in a series of posts called the “Two-Sided Coin,” where TSD’s Jon Gorey and Holly Johnson take opposing viewpoints on a number of personal finance topics. Jon: I’ll Never Buy a Used...
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The New Costco Credit Card: Is It Worth It?
After a 16-year partnership, Costco announced the end of its relationship with American Express late last year. Sadly, this news also served as the death knell for Costco’s popular co-branded credit...
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Eight Reasons Everyone Should Work in Food Service at Least Once
When my husband and I got married in 2005, we made a pact that certain things would (or wouldn’t ever) happen again. None of it was out of the ordinary; it was just the regular stuff people promise one...
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Seven Spring Spending Traps (and How to Avoid Them)
Spring is here, and you know what that means. It’s time to enjoy the beautiful weather — and hold on to your wallet. Because as the Earth renews itself and new life springs forward, we tend to seek out...
View ArticleTwo-Sided Coin: Is Debt the Devil?
This is the third in a series of posts called the “Two-Sided Coin,” where TSD’s Jon Gorey and Holly Johnson take opposing viewpoints on personal finance topics. Holly: Debt Is a Wolf in Sheep’s...
View ArticleHow Our Financial Goals Have Changed After 10 Years of Marriage
In December, my husband and I celebrated 10 wonderful years of marriage. And after looking back on all of the memories, the triumphs, and the disappointments we lived through and experienced, we both...
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Why You Should Worship Your Paid-Off Car
As spring warms up, car dealerships are rolling out the red carpet to lure you in. In addition to special sales and dealer incentives, they’ve got new models to hawk and an array of tricks up their...
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