UPDATE: It’s been 5 months since getting rid of Amazon Prime, and we will never go back. We have placed orders on Amazon during these five months. This is because we’ve had both Christmas and birthday gifts and are buying supplies for our woodworking business/hobby. We are also purchasing items on behalf of an elderly relative. But since September, we’ve …
Saving Money on Groceries
When we were raising our young family many years ago, coupons were my savings vehicle of choice when it came to groceries. But over time, the coupon section (that was the reason I bought a Sunday newspaper) disappeared – at least in our area. Since then, there are three main strategies that I’ve implemented to save money on groceries. Meal …
The Beloved Beater: The Paid Off Car
When we first came in for financial coaching in 2013, we had one last remaining debt – our 2007 Honda Odyssey (named Homer) that we had purchased used but with low mileage in 2010. We’d done some things right when we bought it – researched and came up with a model that had a great track record, traded in our …
Five Years without a Cable Bill: Four Gains
Five years ago, we cut the ties and cut our cable bill in more than half. We got rid of cable. Once and for all. Not going back and do not even want to go back. In fact, I cannot think of anything we miss. Maybe Astros baseball (which was remedied by an MLB pass and a VPN) or Hallmark …