Frugality

Frugality is a virtue that most folks aspire to, at least at some point in their lives. There can be … Read more

As investors looking for financial success and even financial independence, there are really only two levers we can control. One … Read more

I’ll be honest. I’ve done some weird things in my life. I’ve donated bone marrow for stem cell research (and … Read more

Benjamin Wallace, author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar: The Mystery of the World’s Most Expensive Bottle of Wine, has learned a … Read more

After housing, transportation may very well be your second-highest expense. And for most people, that means purchasing and owning cars. … Read more

I’ve got a reputation for being overly frugal, and it’s well deserved. I’ve earned it. Yet, there are also decreasingly … Read more

It turns out I’m not the only physician to have read The Opposite of Spoiled and implemented some of the … Read more

It’s not often that I encounter a new turn of phrase in this corner of the internet where FIRE is … Read more

I’ve been intrigued for some time by the concept of cooling a home with a whole house fan. Now that … Read more

Have you ever been to a timeshare presentation? I have. Five times, in fact, over the last 15 years, with … Read more

I took the easier path, reaching FI living and retiring in relatively low cost of living areas in the upper … Read more

Do you know how much you should be spending on luxury? What does it mean to spend on luxury, exactly? … Read more

We’ve all made money mistakes. I have, you have, and so has this writer whose focus is personal finance. Let’s … Read more

I recently told you that if you spend less, you can live more. What I didn’t tell you is that … Read more

Spend less. Live more. Are these commands compatible or does one suggestion negate the other? Alexander Hamilton was famously taught … Read more

If you’re afflicted with bad spending habits, and you’re not keen on changing them, you can always earn more money, … Read more

When all of your bills are set up on autopay, as mine are, it’s easy to pay little to no … Read more

College scholarships can be the answer to the question every parent should be asking about paying for college. The question … Read more

Addictions come in many different shapes and sizes. Growing up, I learned about people who were addicted to drugs and … Read more

Doing things backwards doesn’t often yield desirable results, but there are times when working backwards to solve a problem can … Read more