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Category Archives: Savings

Here’s How You Can Easily Save an Extra $30k for Retirement (for Real)

This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It just comes down to math and figuring out what we really want.

Posted byKaylieNovember 11, 2020November 12, 2020Posted inGeneral, Mindset, SavingsTags:Financial independence, retirement, SavingsLeave a comment on Here’s How You Can Easily Save an Extra $30k for Retirement (for Real)

High-Interest Savings Accounts: What They Are and Why You Need One

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High-interest savings accounts let your money work for you. And thanks to online banks, they’re more accessible than ever.

Posted byKaylieSeptember 14, 2020Posted inGeneral, SavingsTags:SavingsLeave a comment on High-Interest Savings Accounts: What They Are and Why You Need One

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.

Posted byKaylieJuly 13, 2020July 12, 2020Posted inGeneral, Mindset, SavingsTags:food, housing, saving, transportation2 Comments on If You Want to Save More, Focus on Cutting These 3 Categories

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.

Posted byKaylieJuly 9, 2020July 10, 2020Posted inMindset, SavingsTags:FI, Financial independence, retirement, SavingsLeave a comment on This Is How Much Money It Takes to Retire (or Just Be Financially Independent)

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.

Posted byKaylieJuly 2, 2020July 3, 2020Posted inGeneral, Mindset, SavingsLeave a comment on Your Savings Rate: Your Ticket to Financial Independence

9 Simple Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill That Don’t Involve Clipping Coupons

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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.

Posted byKaylieMarch 16, 2020Posted inGeneral, SavingsLeave a comment on 9 Simple Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill That Don’t Involve Clipping Coupons

February 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

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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.

Posted byKaylieMarch 3, 2020March 4, 2020Posted inBudgeting, Personal, SavingsLeave a comment on February 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

How Paying Attention Can Pay Off

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Half of the battle when it comes to saving money is often as simple as paying attention.

Posted byKaylieFebruary 17, 2020February 23, 2020Posted inGeneral, SavingsTags:Mindset, RoutineLeave a comment on How Paying Attention Can Pay Off

January 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

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I have some intense savings goals for 2020, and I got off to a good start this month.

Posted byKaylieFebruary 3, 2020February 23, 2020Posted inBudgeting, Personal, SavingsLeave a comment on January 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

How I Turned My Morning Coffee Routine Into a Money-Saving Habit (That Still Feels Luxurious)

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If you’re trying to break the habit of frequently buying coffee out, try implementing these simple shifts.

Posted byKaylieJanuary 23, 2020February 23, 2020Posted inSavingsTags:Coffee, savingLeave a comment on How I Turned My Morning Coffee Routine Into a Money-Saving Habit (That Still Feels Luxurious)

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