Roughly a year ago, I wrote an article on how our family keeps healthcare costs down. Among the tips? Eating well, practicing good safety tips (such as wearing bike helmets), and knowing when to rest and relax. Today I thought I’d share more tips on how we manage our family health care costs. With a …
Deciding to have a child is a really big, life altering decision. And it’s one that will definitely impact your finances. Not necessarily in a positive way either. Of course, becoming a parent is awesome. But, if at all possible, it’s best to go into parenthood with your eyes wide open about the financial ramifications. …
Now days, it is an unfortunate thing that the majority of colleges and universities have not made personal finance a necessary subject for their students. Due to this reason, students often lack the understanding that is needed to make proper decisions when it comes to handling their finances. This may include things like managing money, …
The policies of the modern workforce are slowly evolving. Now days, you can find lots of part-time job opportunities that provide the same compensation, perks, and room for career growth as full-time work.
Budgeting enough money aside to care for your kids is tricky at the best of times. You want to give your children everything, but you also know how expensive it can be to raise children. Even with two sources of income, you might have to compromise on a lot of things, just so you can …
When we look at our list of “whys” for being debt free and financially independent, we’ve got all sorts of fluffy, encouraging stuff on there, such as wanting to do it for our kids and being more able to help others. But if those fluffy reasons aren’t working for you, you might try scaring yourself …
A recent poll by Go Banking Rates revealed that 56% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. And 28% of Americans aged 55 and older have ZERO saved for retirement. These are numbers that should scare us all. Even if you’re doing great on saving for retirement, those who aren’t saving will eventually …
The following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting for The Frugal Farmer, see our Guest Post tab at the top of the page or by clicking here. About today’s author: Dave Stephenson is a dedicated internet blogger that loves to write about lifestyle and the world, covering topics including family, …
If you’ve ever found yourself involved in a minor car accident, you know that it doesn’t necessarily feel so minor. Especially to your car or your wallet. But, a minor car accident doesn’t have to necessarily cost you a bundle, as long as to follow the proper protocol. As someone who’s been in more than …
Statistics show that the average American household has $135,065 of debt. How much debt does your household currently have? How long will it take you to become debt-free? Do you have a plan to pay off your debt in the near future? While it can be a daunting task, many people are able to achieve …
