Saving

Savers Beware: Money Alone Is Not A Priority

You are good at saving that money. But how do you fare when something happens which requires you to use the money?

November 22, 2016

The Most Powerful Trick to Saving

People are always looking for “tips and tricks” to make saving faster and easier. I mean, of course, they are. Because we all want to work smarter, not harder. Plus, saving is hard.

Lindsey Burgess

November 14, 2016

What Should I Be Saving For?

You are saving money and that is good. But what are you saving for? And what should you be saving for? Luckily, this is the fun part.

Lindsey Burgess

June 21, 2016

What if Saving Without A Purpose Isn’t Saving at All?

From Podcast #185: Saving Without A Purpose Isn’t Saving At All, the one in which Jesse makes a case for saving with a purpose. So, what are you saving for? And does it really matter? Yes.

Lindsey Burgess

August 25, 2015

How Much Does That Cost? (1 of 2)

When we spend our money we rarely think about the full cost of the item. Each dollar we spend is a dollar that we didn’t save.

Guest Author

August 2, 2008

How Much Does that Cost? (Part 2 of 2)

If you decide to take on a monthly commitment to spend money you have to weigh the true cost in order to make a truly informed decision.

Guest Author

August 13, 2008

What is a Health Savings Account?

What is a health savings account? Call it HSA for short - these might be the best deal you'll have in your lifetime! Let us explain.

YNAB

March 21, 2022

Why Can’t I Save Money?

Find yourself asking, “Why can't I save money?” We go over four common reasons you're not saving money and simple ways to start saving more.

Rachel Wong

August 25, 2022

The Unbelievable Savings Achieved through Index Fund Investing

You've heard about index funds, the personal finances gurus basically rave about them. But are they really worth it? Yes, and here's why.

Jesse Mecham

August 3, 2009

3 Steps to Save Money Faster

Want to save money faster? Here’s a little game that can help you save $30 to $100 more per month – without affecting your quality of life.

Erin Lowell

June 10, 2018

How I’m Saving $1,828 Per Year on My Cellphone Bill

When it comes to cell phone plans, consider your options and be INTENTIONAL about what’s bringing you happiness—not just convenience.

Jesse Mecham

October 16, 2013

Short on cash? Sell your stuff.

Kate and I have come to love CrossFit-style workouts over the last few months. We’ve had an in-kind membership at the local “box”, but the owner of the gym has decided not to do trades for memberships anymore (which I don’t begrudge him; I think it’s a wise move).

Guest Author

November 8, 2013

A 50% Savings Rate is Impossible...Isn’t it?

I may never achieve a 50% savings rate (as Mr. Money Mustache encourages). But it’s such a compelling ideal that I’ve resolved to start generally wandering in that direction.

Jesse Mecham

October 10, 2013

How to Calculate Your Personal Savings Rate

I want a fat purse, and I like the simplicity of taking 10 cents of every dollar earned and saving it for the future. Learn how much to save.

Jesse Mecham

August 14, 2013

We Cut Our Spending: How It’s Going After Three Months

Three months have passed since I committed to putting all major expenses on the table. The dialog and introspection that post inspired have created big progress in my finances.

Mark Butler

July 24, 2013