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Should You Buy a Refurbished Phone?

  • July 22, 2024
  • Tagged as: Frugal hacks, mindful spending, online shopping, personal finance, shopping
should you buy a refurbished phone?

Newly released smartphones cost an arm and a leg these days. So it’s no wonder that everybody is on the hunt for frugal tech deals and looking for ways to save money on electronics. Well,…

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Joel O'Leary
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How To Sell Your Stuff – Declutter and Earn Extra Cash!

  • June 30, 2024
  • Tagged as: emergency fund, Life Hacking, mindful spending, negotiation, personal finance

We’ve all been there. You tell yourself that THIS is the month you’re going to start working out. But that Peloton you ordered quickly turns into a glorified coat in just a few short months….

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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12 Places to Find eBooks and Audiobooks for Cheap (or Free!)

  • June 20, 2024
  • Tagged as: cheap hobbies, free stuff, frugal living, mindful spending, subscriptions
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One of the best frugal hobbies is reading. But when you’re burning through 5 books a week, it might not be as cheap as you might think! New books often cost around $20 a pop,…

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
  • Saving money

Sinking Funds: Everything You Need To Know

  • June 17, 2024
  • Tagged as: avoiding fees, debt management, emergency fund, Financial Independence, holiday spending, mindful spending, sinking funds
All about sinking funds definition

Sinking funds are a great way to prepare and save up for those larger expenses we know are coming up one day.

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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How to Build Wealth with a Small Income

  • June 12, 2024
  • Tagged as: automation, budgeting, emergency fund, mindful spending, rich vs. wealthy, side hustles, tax advantaged accounts

Most traditional financial advice caters to average or high earners, so here’s a post for those looking to build wealth with a small income!

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How to Avoid Buying Stupid Sh*t You’ll Regret Later

  • June 8, 2024
  • Tagged as: budgeting, Financial Independence, mindful spending, money goals, personal finance

I’ve wasted so much money in my life. Oh, how I wish I could go back in time and stop myself from buying that surfboard I never rode, that expensive watch I never wear, or…

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Joel O'Leary
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20 Frugal Beauty Hacks to Look Good for Less!

  • June 6, 2024
  • Tagged as: cheap hobbies, Financial Independence, frugal living, life hacks, mindful spending, treat yo self

In the personal finance community, spending on fashion and beauty products is often written off as an unnecessary splurge. I understand that response. If you aren’t careful, your beauty routine could cost you hundreds of…

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Brit DiTocco, Financial Writer at How To Money Britney DiTocco
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11 Budget Hacks For Beginners That Save You Time and Money

  • May 31, 2024
  • Tagged as: budget apps, emergency fund, Financial Independence, Frugal hacks, mindful spending, saving money

People aren’t just born budgeting wizards. You don’t vacate the womb with ninja-like spreadsheet skills. Becoming an expert budgeter takes practice, trial and error, and time. However, by adopting some of these budgeting hacks, you…

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How to Save Money Upgrading Your Phone

  • May 30, 2024
  • Tagged as: cheap cell phone plans, Frugal hacks, mindful spending, saving for retirement, subscriptions
save money upgrading cell phone models

Who needs more money in life… You, or the C-level executives at Apple? That’s right, YOU do! So stop paying top dollar to those corporate suits every time a new smartphone version is released. Instead,…

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Joel O'Leary
  • Personal Finance

14 Tips to Help You Stay On Top Of Your Finances

  • May 28, 2024
  • Tagged as: budget apps, budgeting, credit cards, declutter, mindful spending, pay yourself first, rollover, saving money, tracking expenses

When it comes to your finances, making and sticking to a game plan is easier said than done. Without intentionally streamlining and creating good money habits, even the best financial roadmaps can fall apart. In…

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