Hi. Mr. SixFiguresUnder here. Stephanie will be back later this week, but it seemed appropriate for me to cover this topic. This month marks a major change in our family finances. I have changed jobs. Twice actually. Those of you who have been following for a while know that for the last three years, I’ve worked at a […]
Is a Used Car Worth It? An Update and Case Study #2
You may remember a post from just over two months ago when I wrote about how we were retiring our beloved purple van. I did a full analysis on what the van cost us over the time we had it, then I looked at the cost per month to get an idea of whether a […]
Don’t Buy It, Do Without It– 4 Reasons to Challenge Yourself to Go Without
In our “Don’t Buy It” series during our no-spend month, we’ve talked about some alternatives to buying like getting things for free, borrowing what you need, or making things yourself. There is another option which might be obvious or it might not even cross your mind. It’s a less common solution for my generation than […]
No-Spend Month Update #3– Temptations and Powdered Milk
We’re on the home stretch of our no-spend month! Just one week left! We maintained our resolve to not spend money on food, entertainment, household items, or anything that isn’t gas or a regular bill. There were some temptations this week though. It really helps to have all of you as my virtual accountability partners. […]
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin sheet cake is one of my favorite fall desserts. Not only is it moist and delicious, but it’s also quick and easy. I love sheet cake because it has the perfect cake to frosting ratio. And trust me, the cream cheese frosting is divine. Pumpkin sheet cake is a ideal dessert for a big group. […]
Don’t Buy It, Make It– DIY to Save Money!
When you’re having a no-spend month you’ve got to get creative when you want or need something. We’ve talked about lots of great ways to get free (useful) stuff, and how you can borrow things instead of buying them. Today we’ll discuss how you can make things that you want and need instead of buying […]
Homemade Deodorant– Natural, Aluminum-Free– Primal Pit Paste Inspired
I’ve always had some issues with regular deodorant. When I was a teenager, my dad, a biologist, would tell me that antiperspirant wasn’t good for your body because it inhibits the body’s natural sweating ability. While men can easily find deodorant that isn’t antiperspirant, there aren’t any such options in the women’s deodorant section. In […]
No-Spend Challenge Week #2– A Few Hangups & a YNAB Tip
We’re halfway through our September No-Spend Month Challenge. I’m excited to hear how it’s going for you. Is it going by fast or is the month dragging on? Strangely enough, for me it’s a little of both. So far we’ve kept our rules of only buying gas and paying regular bills. The one exception I […]
Why would you pay for something when you could get it free?
Why would you pay for something when you could get it free? That’s a sensible question for a frugal person to ask. As someone who loves free, I can totally relate to not wanting to pay for something when I could possibly get it free. I often say that free is my favorite price. I have […]
When We Quit Guessing About The Budget
My husband is the logical, analytical type. He hates guessing. If there are facts to deal with, he will make an educated guess, but he will never guess for the sake of guessing. Sometimes it drives me and the kids crazy. We’ll say “I know you don’t know, but what do you think? Just […]
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