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Frugality

Is Your Lifestyle Worth Saving?

Submitted by Steve on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 11:15

Question: With the current economic crisis, what should we do to protect our
family and lifestyle?

Living Frugally?

Submitted by Steve on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 10:26

Question: We are so excited to finally start living a frugal life. We have tried before, but were never able to stop our impulsive spending.

But we’re motivated now. Just today we saved $275 per month by cancelling several things: cell phones, internet and a couple of club memberships.

Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half Endorsed by Frugal Friends

Submitted by Steve on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 16:58

This is really cool! We sent several advanced copies of our new book to a bunch of our frugal friends to see what they thought.

Usually when frugal people read a new book on frugality, they'll say something like, "This book is a good beginner manual, but I didn't really learn anything new."

But, that's not what we heard.

An Old Quote Still True Today

Submitted by Steve on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 10:08

"People do not understand what a great revenue economy is."
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Grocery / Cooking Tips for Singles and Empty Nesters

Submitted by Steve on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 07:43

We're working on two new books!

The first one has a working title of "ACF 2 - Groceries"

It is going to be one of the most comprehensive manuals on how to maximize your savings in the grocery arena that has ever been written.

Managing on one income

Submitted by Steve on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 09:03

Question: My husband and I have five kids and he is the only one working. We can’t seem to get out of debt and have money left to go out and do anything fun. What would be your advice?

One income or two?

Submitted by Steve on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 11:03

My wife makes $45,000 per year and I recently accepted a promotion that pays $60,000 per year. We have four children at home, ages 4-19. My new position will leave me little time and even less energy for my family and our worship.

Managing after retirement

Submitted by Steve on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 08:31

Question: After 32 years of teaching, I am retiring at the end of this school year. We’ve been married for 23 years and have three boys. Our oldest son is a college sophomore, and our twins are 12. I’m looking for ways to make extra money after I retire. I could substitute teach but I’m ready to do something different. I live in a rural area of Arizona. I want to stay close to home to be here for my younger kids. What do you suggest?

Going green for less

Submitted by Steve on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 11:16

Question: What about “green”-conscious families, like mine, who are on organic/nonprocessed diets with recycled paper/plastic products, and nontoxic cleaners? They don’t have coupons for this stuff or carry it at warehouses. Do you have ideas to save money yet live healthy and environmentally-friendly?

Budgeting and saving on limited income

Submitted by Steve on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 09:08

Question: I'm a single mom with two sons, 10 and 12. My job pays $15 per hour and I receive child support, but can't seem to get ahead. I rent an apartment, have a car payment and I don't think I'll ever be able to start saving money to buy a home. I'd love to go back to school so I can get a better job, but I don't think I can do it.