Posts Tagged ‘Saving’

Saving IS Investing

One common question I get from readers appears in this type of email: Dear Trent, My husband and I are finally on the path to financial freedom. We have only a debt or two remaining and have built up an emergency fund. We would like to start investing. Please tell us how. Signed, Sally Saver When I read this email, I know what they’re looking for. They have money beyond what they feel that they need in an emergency fund that’s just sitting in a savings account and they’d like to feel as though they’re doing something more useful or… Read the whole article...

The Bedtime Routine: Saving Money While You Sleep

Every night before I go to sleep, I go through a pretty straightforward routine. I start at the bottom of the house in the laundry room, the farthest place from our bedroom, and head upstairs slowly, doing lots of little things along the way. This routine takes about three minutes. Most nights, I estimate that my actions during that routine save me about three dollars or so, all told. That’s $ 60 take home per hour of effort if you want to think of it in terms of wages. It’s a pretty sweet deal. What does that routine encompass? I… Read the whole article...

5 Tips For Saving Money During Vacations!

Everyone needs it: vacation time! But no one needs to feel the tension of finances when they are attempting to enjoy a nice relaxing vacation from function. I’ve compiled a couple of great suggestions to help you conserve money throughout your vacation, although retaining the tension beneath control! Some of these may not be for all of you, but I’m certain you’ll all discover a nugget of wisdom somewhere in right here. 1. Change Your Monthly Budget 1 of the best ways to make certain you don’t overspend in a vacation month is to budget your non-vacation time and… Read the whole article...