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Category Archives: Savings

Here’s How I Save for Long-Term, Unexpected Expenses

Sinking funds are the magic sauce that makes your budget work.

Posted byKaylieMay 9, 2022Posted inBudgeting, SavingsTags:Budgeting, saving, Savings, sinking fundsLeave a comment on Here’s How I Save for Long-Term, Unexpected Expenses

November’s Grocery Challenge Update!

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Alright, here it is! Our slightly late – but still here – update on our food spending for November.

Posted byKaylieDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021Posted inGeneral, Personal, SavingsTags:food, Personal, savingLeave a comment on November’s Grocery Challenge Update!

The Surprising Benefits of Biweekly Mortgage Payments

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Switching to biweekly mortgage payments can help you avoid thousands of dollars in interest and pay off your mortgage years early.

Posted byKaylieMarch 1, 2021Posted inSavingsTags:housing, mortgageLeave a comment on The Surprising Benefits of Biweekly Mortgage Payments

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, transportation6 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, Savings3 Comments 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, Savings3 Comments 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, Savings4 Comments 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, Savings3 Comments on February 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

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