Savvy Savings

Are you in a dating slump? Avoiding date night because you’re broke? Are you paying off debt and think spending money on dates is frivolous? Maybe you think frugal or free dates are boring or a waste of time, so why even bother? But spending time alone with your honey is important. Don’t shrug it …

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Per CNBC, the typical American household carries $38,000 in personal debt. It’s no surprise that everyone is trying to conjure up the magical secret that will make it all disappear. If you’ve searched the internet, you’ve probably stumbled upon the same old advice. Everyone tells you to cut Starbucks, brown-bag your lunch, have a garage …

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The number of things I stopped buying to become debt-free may seem like a lot, but the sacrifice was well worth it. My hubby and I paid off $72,000 of consumer debt in two and a half years, all on one income. We made sacrifices and saved wherever we could to find money to throw …

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Spending time with your friends is important. According to the Professor’s House blog article, women need to relax and unplug from the stress of their daily house or work obligations. When I first started paying off debt and cutting expenses, the first thing I cut was entertainment. I was miserable since I said no to …

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Fall is the beginning of the holiday season. Everywhere you look, you’re reminded that the holidays are just around the corner. For most, the holidays usher in mixed feelings, a sense of joy and dread all at the same time. Living debt-free or paying down debt may seem impossible. You may be asking, “How can …

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When Fall arrives, do you quiver in anticipation for all of the spooky activities you want to try? Can’t wait to watch scary movie flicks? Do you love Halloween and the thrills and chills it has to offer? If you said yes to any or all of these questions, then this Frugal Spooky Fall Bucket …

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I love Fall, and that means apple season is finally here! The best part is that apples are at their all-time lowest price. Buying seasonal fruit is budget-friendly and smart. So, of course, I would create a frugal Fall apple bucket list. Here are 5 fun things to do with one of Fall’s seasonal fruits, …

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Seasonal Bucket List on a Budget

Everywhere you look, you’re reminded of the upcoming holidays. Bucket lists are just one of the ways that people express their different interpretations of the season. I had a love/hate relationship with seasonal bucket lists when I started my debt-free journey. I completely ignored them at first. After all, how could I even think about …

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Budget-Friendly Pumpkin Fall Bucket List

Fall is finally here! It’s the season of change and cooler weather. Pumpkin lattes, falling leaves, and warmer tones are finally here! It’s time to shift our mindset and start focusing on the holiday season. Enjoying the change doesn’t have to break your budget. Here at Short Stack Tall Order, I’ll show you how to …

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