Today, PF Pro contributor Kali Hawlk tells us about one simple action that has helped her achieve immense success in a relatively short amount of time. I don’t know if Kali remembers, but she actually used this tactic to get hired with me too, so I can tell you it definitely does work! Would you […]
8 Great Digital Tools for Personal Finance
With our love of technology and tools to help us constantly do more, it’s no surprise that there are countless personal finance applications out there — and they’re all vying for our attention. It can be difficult to know which to choose, or which will work best for your unique financial situation. And let’s face […]
10 Budget Friendly Date Ideas
Have your date ideas taken a bite out of your budget lately? It’s not always cheap to enjoy a fun night (or day) out with your significant other. But for the sake of any good relationship, it’s important that your finances make room for going out and spending time together. The good news is that […]
How Would You Spend $1000?
Recently, I made an “extra” $1,000 off a one-time gig. The earnings were completely unexpected and in addition to my regular, average income, which is why I’m considering it extra cash. If you’re anything like me, whenever you have extra money on hand the ways you could spend that cash quickly add up to more […]
Would You Try These Extreme Ways to Save?
I may enjoy living a frugal lifestyle and saving money where I can, but I don’t live like the people featured on the TLC show Extreme Cheapskates. Honestly, I’ve never even watched an episode of the show after hearing about it from friends and family. I just don’t think I could handle it. But apparently, the show’s […]
6 Habits of Financially Successful People
What sets the financially successful apart from others? Is there some secret to being good with money, or developing smart financial skills? Did they just get lucky — were they born rich or did they have a wealthy family member provide financial assistance? Those that have hefty bank accounts and even more impressive investment balance […]
Bad Money Habits and the Excuses We Make for Them
We all have them: our own personal finance vices, our bad money habits. No one can be perfect all the time, and we’re all subject to giving in and spending a little more when we know we shouldn’t, or getting a little lax with tracking our spending and budgeting down to the last cent. Some […]
Where We Can Save Money and Cut Expenses (But Won’t)
I have a small financial confession to make. While I believe in being frugal, while I shun consumerism and I believe in saving more than you spend, and while I frequently preach that we live in a country of abundance and we can all find some place to cut our expenses.. There are some areas of our […]
The Great Debate: Save Money or Make Money?
When it comes to building real wealth and dramatically improving your net worth, investing is usually the way to go. And the best way to successfully invest is to start early. This way, you allow your money to compound over time – and compound interest is a far more powerful factor than even throwing tons […]
What’s the Best Fix for a Broken iPhone 5 Screen?
So you pull into a parking spot, take your seat belt off and start to get out of the car when you suddenly remember your phone is still on your lap. But it’s too late, the soft thud of your phone hitting the ground is a sound that I’m all too familiar with. Back when […]
High Cost of Living vs. Low Cost of Living Areas
It’s amazing how much the prices of items and commodities can vary depending on the region in which you live. The cost of groceries, gasoline, and rent and utilities is highly dependent on geographical location, even within the same country. Knowing that living expenses exist on a scale of least expensive to most expensive begs […]
Financial Checklist: 25 Things to Take Care of Before You Turn 25
It’s never too soon to start thinking about money, and more importantly, your own personal finances. But the financial world is huge, and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To make it a little easier, we’ve compiled a checklist that every twenty-something should be able to use. There are some money matters […]
How We Live Well on Less
My husband and I live a frugal lifestyle, and we do so by choice. We don’t put much value into material possessions, and instead we focus on the more fulfilling things in life. I’m routinely amazed that more people don’t make the choice to live more simple, yet more satisfying lives by not worrying about […]
Are You Walking Away from Free Money on the Table?
Everyone has their preferred method on building wealth and financial security. Some folks like to get frugal, cut expenses, and make the most of their current income. Others prefer to not worry about the little costs because they’re focused on increasing their earnings instead. These two ways of handling money create a spectrum, and most […]
Free 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport Upgrade
I’ve been a 24 Hour Fitness member for over 10 years now, the last seven of which my annual dues were only $99. I signed up at a time when they allowed you to pre-pay 3 years at regular rates and every year after that would be only $99. It was and still is a […]
Four Productive, Fulfilling Alternatives to Boredom Spending
One of the biggest spending traps people of all income levels need to watch out for is boredom spending. It’s too easy to make this kind of spending into a habit, as we often use it as a way to deal with negative feelings or circumstances. We resort to unnecessary spending not only when we’re […]
Want to Save More Money? Stop Paying for Convenience
Have you ever stopped and thought about the kind of spending you do? No, I’m not talking about necessary costs that are associated with surviving in a relatively comfortable state. To me, we can file things like housing (and related utilities), food, and items like toiletries and medicines under “needs.” I’m talking about the spending […]
Why You Should Plan to Keep Your Older Car
Anyone who knows me knows I love my car. No, it’s not some fancy, sporty European coupe or a rock-climbing, off-roading, adventure-seeking vehicle. It’s not new, it has zero special features, and it doesn’t have leather seats. It’s just a plain ol’ Mazda sedan – a Mazda3 to be exact – that is one grade […]
Tuning Up a Bicycle is Easier and Cheaper Than You Think
Ever since I moved up to Newport Beach a few months ago, I have been biking nearly everywhere. When you don’t have a job, you have a lot more free time on your hands so you’re not in quite as much of a rush. A lot of people think riding your bike takes significantly more […]
Where’s the Best Place to Get a Christmas Tree?
It’s that time of the year again when we all get to feel pressured into spending lots of money on people we don’t care about and buy a bunch of superfluous gifts. Ok Christmas time isn’t that bad, but it’s kind of like a nightmare for a lot of personal finance bloggers. I actually enjoy […]