article thumbnail

How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

So, whenever I banked my check at the end of the month, $600 automatically disappeared from my savings account. I make my coffee at home, pack my lunch, and go straight home after work. The more you save, the more you feel motivated to save more as you see your savings account grow. Believe me! Still, the money adds up.

article thumbnail

P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. We also bring a homemade lunch every day and not only does it save us money but it also keeps our health in check. Going Frugal. Reducing Debt.

January 124
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

Knowing our bank account was empty, I was hoping that one of our maxed out credit cards would have enough room to get him $20 bucks worth of gas to get him to work the next day. We also listed to The Dave Ramsey Show every day for daily motivation while we worked the baby steps. We sold EVERYTHING! We used up what we had.

Debt 100
article thumbnail

(Exercising) The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. Mike took his lunch to work every day this week. I've been doing this for years now and never have to buy canned tomatoes.

Art 40
article thumbnail

How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. This group is a safe place where we talk, motivate, and share ideas about budgeting. Total your expenses.

Budgeting 133