We recently shared a post about how we saved tons of money every year by switching to Cricket Wireless from AT&T. The post blew up and we got a bunch of emails and messages asking if the process was actually simple. We decided to throw this guide together to walk you through making the switch […]
Category: Saving Money
Cricket Wireless Review: How I Saved Thousands On My Cell Phone Bill
If you’re like most people, your phone bill is way too expensive. For years, we had AT&T but we switched to Cricket Wireless a few years ago and saved a TON of money. One of us recently switched to Mint Mobile to try it out and have loved that as well. Make sure you don’t […]
The Best and Cheapest Way to Shave
The discount shaving industry has been getting a lot of press recently. Dollar Shave Club grabbed headlines when Unilever acquired the company for $1 billion. Harry’s, another shaving startup, has gotten attention for also helping to lower the cost of shaving. After all of the press you’d think these companies provide the cheapest way to […]
Mint Mobile Review – How I Save Thousands On My Phone Bill
Today we are sharing our Mint Mobile Review with you to explain why I decided to switch to Mint from Cricket Wireless. Mint Mobile is the low cost carrier, which is helping Americans save money with less expensive mobile phone plans. One really cool thing is that they are currently running a sweet promotion to […]
25 Amazing Ways To Get Free Baby Stuff
My twin brother and I became fathers for the first time within 2 month of each other this past year. We had always heard it would be expensive, but nothing, not even the best budget, could have prepared us for the seemingly endless expenses for our new babies. We now fully understand how expensive it […]
Average U.S. Household Expenses And What We Can Learn From Them
We’ve all seen the headlines that the average American household doesn’t have enough money saved for an emergency and lives paycheck to paycheck. It’s a sad reflection of the fact that wages simply haven’t increased as the economy has grown, while average household expenses remain too high. But with the U.S. being a top 10 […]
How I’ll Pay Off Over $200K In Student Loans
It’s no secret that the cost of an education is getting out of hand. Estimates put the total amount of student debt in the U.S. at $1.5 trillion. Yikes. With $200,000 in student loans, I am a part of these eye-popping figures. Thankfully, I have a plan to pay off my student loans. While many […]
How To Use The Debt Snowball Or Avalanche To Pay Off Debt Quickly
If you’ve read our detailed article on the steps to personal finance, you know that getting out of debt is a key component. It’s critical to pay off your debt because it will hold you back financially and prevent you from building true wealth. But you have to remember that this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t […]
The 2019 W4 Form and How to Complete It
The new tax reform resulted in updates to IRS 2019 W4 Form, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily need to make any changes. If you don’t know, the W4 form is the form everyone must fill out before starting a new job. It determines how much federal taxes will be taken out of your pay. […]
How Much Do I Need to Retire?
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered: How much do I need to retire? It’s not easy to know how much you need to retire. You might not even know what you are having for dinner tonight, let alone how much money you’ll need many years from now. But it’s good to think about […]