Life savings could save your life
Things have been a bit tough for me over here at Lean Times HQ. I have been hit with some quite large bills that come… Read More »Life savings could save your life
Savings
Mission Possible: Invisible Savings
The next thing in your Mission Possible action list will be to cut back as much as possible, this is not a fun idea, I… Read More »Mission Possible: Invisible Savings
No Cash Necessary
In the times of a struggling economy where debt and unemployment continues to mount on shoulders everywhere, it becomes more about holding on to what… Read More »No Cash Necessary
Budgeting and how to stick to it!
We all try to be super precise when noting down our spending and a lot of the time we end up underestimating the amounts. Unless… Read More »Budgeting and how to stick to it!
Sexy Packed Lunches
Apparently it takes 21 days of repetition to make a habit so I am trying to make a habit of bringing my lunch to work. … Read More »Sexy Packed Lunches
Tweaking Your Food Budget
Last week, I wrote about getting back to business in September. I think every few months, say every quarter, it is a good idea to… Read More »Tweaking Your Food Budget
Frugal Newbie? Welcome to the Gang!
I seem to be bumping into more and more ‘well off’ people that circumsances have changed whether it be from divorce, businesses failing or just… Read More »Frugal Newbie? Welcome to the Gang!
Things I learned from Sex and the City
Most Personal Finance Bloggers cite the now famous quote “I’ve spent $40,000 on shoes, and I have no place to live. I will literally be… Read More »Things I learned from Sex and the City
Emergency Funds – How Much Do You Need?
Dave Ramsey says (yes I am mentioning him again) that the first of his Baby Steps is to have an emergency fund of $1,000 before… Read More »Emergency Funds – How Much Do You Need?
eBay for Everyday
Ages ago, I wrote the post eBay I Love you! and would you believe, the love is still going strong. Most people think about eBay… Read More »eBay for Everyday
The Lean Singleton Inhabits
I live pretty much on my own and I like living with a couple of cats and a fiancé that pops in and out. I… Read More »The Lean Singleton Inhabits
Haha, the trick’s on you! Painless Saving
I have gotten very hot on putting money aside at the moment, since last month was a Lean Time for me financially. I am now… Read More »Haha, the trick’s on you! Painless Saving