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Category Archives: Savings
High-Interest Savings Accounts: What They Are and Why You Need One
High-interest savings accounts let your money work for you. And thanks to online banks, they’re more accessible than ever.
If You Want to Save More, Focus on Cutting These 3 Categories
Three categories have an outsized impact on your ability to save. Here are some ways to scale them back.
This Is How Much Money It Takes to Retire (or Just Be Financially Independent)
How much money you need to be financially independent isn’t based on your income — it’s based on what you spend. Here’s why.
Your Savings Rate: Your Ticket to Financial Independence
Bumping up your personal savings rate by a few percentage points can shave years off of your required working years.
9 Simple Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill That Don’t Involve Clipping Coupons
With grocery store shelves being emptied daily as people prepare for possible quarantining with the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, I thought it might be a good time to share my favorite tips for saving money on my weekly grocery shop.
February 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report
It’s that time of the month! Time for a review of my past months earnings and spending. When I invite you all to explore the nitty gritty of my finances down to the penny.
How Paying Attention Can Pay Off
Half of the battle when it comes to saving money is often as simple as paying attention.
January 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report
I have some intense savings goals for 2020, and I got off to a good start this month.
How I Turned My Morning Coffee Routine Into a Money-Saving Habit (That Still Feels Luxurious)
If you’re trying to break the habit of frequently buying coffee out, try implementing these simple shifts.