Everyday Thrifty
Living Full & Free
This week we want to highlight a few of our favorite debt free living blogs! Eight years ago, our family got tired of being in debt. So we decided to do something about it. We became debt free by paying off $67,630 in just 16 months. You can read more about our debt free story …
If you struggle to live below your means, then it would be worth your time to learn how to be frugal. Thrifty living doesn’t really come naturally for anyone. It’s something you learn and practice. One of the best ways to learn how to be frugal is to observe what frugal people do. From the …
Today, we’re going to review our picks for the best cash back apps of 2021. We love coupons, rebates, and, of course cash back apps. It’s the easiest way to make money while you shop. And who doesn’t want to do that?! To get things started, we’re going hit the highlights, giving you a basic …
The only true way to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and achieve financial freedom is to improve your cash flow. Improving your cash flow simply means increasing the spread between income and expenses. Increasing this spread allows you to have more cash on hand so that you can pay down debt, increase …
If you’re looking for the best Fall activities for families on a budget, we’ve got you covered! Fall can be such a fun time for families to make memories together. It’s associated with so many amazing things like hayrides, corn mazes, sweaters, scarves, and, of course, pumpkin everything! The options for fun, Fall activities really …
Most people are familiar with the term “emergency fund.” But what is it exactly? Simply put, it’s money that you set aside to pay for…you guessed it, an emergency! It may not be rocket science, but it is a practical way to keep your financial goals on track. In fact, keeping your financial goals on …
If you’re a parent of small children and are looking for ways to teach financial literacy, then our list of 32 of the Best Children’s Books about Money is for you! Money is a very broad topic! There are so many aspects to cover. But where to start? So, to help give you a little …
I’m going to show you how to get over $100 worth of free birthday stuff year after year. First off, I’m assuming you like free stuff for your birthday. What am I saying? Of course, you do! But do you know exactly HOW to get your hands on coupons for everything from extra discounts on …
It’s your year to plan for a debt free Christmas! Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful enough without the added pressure of paying for gifts, food, and entertainment. Every household has a unique budget for Christmas and we’re going to help you set up your own personalized holiday budget! And then we’ll look at …
Have you ever met someone and thought they’d be the poster child for, “How to Waste Money”? The fact is, most of us think we’re great at managing our own money! It’s never us that’s the problem, right? Well, a lot of times we’re throwing money down the drain without even really knowing it. The …
We wanted to know which grocery store is the cheapest, so we went out for a grocery store price comparison excursion! We live in the southeastern portion of the United States and often make trips throughout the week to our favorite grocery stores: Walmart, Aldi, and Costco. We shop at these different stores because they …
How do you budget on an unpredictable income? Most budgeting advice is based on the assumption of a consistent paycheck. But if you’re self-employed or are paid based on commission, your earnings will vary week to week. Trust me when I say, I know what you’re going through. I’ve worked in sales for many years …
Knowing how to save money isn’t always easy, so why not pick up a few money saving tricks?! Temptation lurks around every corner; there are ads online to buy this and that, billboards, commercials…the list goes on. Fortunately, there are legit money saving tricks that can help you overcome these temptations and meet your financial …
Have you ever been given bad money advice? It’s pretty common, so I’m sure you been there once or twice before. You can probably remember a time when some well-meaning coworker, family member, or friend tried to explain to you how things “really” are but, instead of helping, it left you more frustrated and confused …
Whether you’ve recently experienced a job loss, major emergency expense, economic crisis, or all of the above, you can start to recover from a financial setback today. Life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s often especially true when it comes to achieving financial goals. While we may not always accomplish everything we set out …
Whether you’re a CEO making millions a year or a teenager working odd jobs for in the summer, everyone should cultivate a frugal mindset and develop the habit of living on less. It may get a bad rap, but frugality is truly a lost art. We could all benefit from learning to live well on …
Kick boredom to the curb with these 50 indoor activities for kids! If you have young children, you know that staying indoors can be challenging. Being stuck in the house tends to breed what all parents dread most…BOREDOM! Followed by a lot of whining, mischief, fighting with other siblings, and way too much screentime. The …
Spring is in the air – birds singing, flowers blooming, and, of course, Spring Cleaning! But we’re not just referring to scrubbing all those hard-to-reach areas of your home or throwing out old knick-knacks. We’re talking about putting your finances in order to be more organized, more aware, more productive, and more financially free with …
Put your wallet away and make some memories with these 50 fun activities for a no spend weekend with kids! We are a debt-free family who knows the reality of how important it is to live life on a budget. You can read how our family became debt free in 16 months here. Let’s face …
April 15th is will be here before we know it, so we’ve compiled a list of 10 smart ways to use your tax refund this year! If you’re like 70% of Americans, you’ll receive a refund. On average, current tax refunds come in around $3000 per family [1] which is a pretty nice chunk of …
It’s time to discuss common money mistakes to avoid in 2021 that are killing your financial health! When tackling any goal, it’s important to play both offense and defense. You want to win when it comes to your finances and, at the same time, you also don’t want to lose. There are some mistakes, like …
So you’re ready for a New Year Money Challenge?! AWESOME! It can be incredibly motivating to focus on new year goals at the beginning of the year. This money challenge is exactly what our family did to get out of debt almost 6 years ago when we paid off nearly $68,000 in just 16 months. …
It’s time to dish out our tried and true ways to make money FAST! One of the keys to quickly paying off debt and building wealth faster is to create a greater spread between what you earn and what you spend, something that we call “financial margin.” You can create financial margin by decreasing your …
This is our story of our we paid off $67,630.81 of debt in 16 months and we want to inspire YOU to get out of debt fast! During our first year of marriage, we lived the way that you would expect newlyweds in their 20s to live. We traveled a bit, decorated our little house, …
