This month’s posts have all focused on frugality, with this post giving you the simplest and best frugal habit. As a teacher, a frugal life is kind of a necessity, especially early in my career making less than $30,000. However, frugality is actually a great finance growing skill that is often forgotten. Frugality allows you…
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First, let’s begin with a quick discussion on minimalism and children. Minimalism is great for children. Children need less choices. They need less decisions and they need simplicity. Freedom for children is not in a million choices, but rather two. Choices like do you want to play with blocks or Legos? Large varieties of choices…
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Before I get started writing about the benefits of student loan debt, I’d like to state my acknowledgement of my personal privilege. This is thanks to my generous parents and also my two older brothers who managed to pay for their college completely with military scholarships. Without their college expenses paid for, I’m not sure…
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Frugality is essential if you want to build wealth. If you can save, you’ll be able to invest into your retirement, pay for your child’s college tuition, or pay down your own debt! Check out this list for how to save 1,000 with 10 frugal habits. I wish our culture was different when speaking about…
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Wanting to avoid the stores? Start by cutting out non essential home products. Follow this list of 10 household products I don’t buy to cut costs, clutter, and waste. My minimalism journey first began when I was pregnant with my daughter. I had to wear a much smaller selection of clothing, and I realized it…
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Want to simplify your purchases at the grocery store? This list, made up of the 10 foods I don’t buy to stay healthy, cut costs, and produce less waste will support your own health, and actually save you money! Price Per Vitamin When you buy less processed foods you’ll naturally buy more whole foods. Whole…
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