So the entire reason that I started TFM was because so many of my friends were clueless about how to save money. We’re not taught the basics of managing personal finance in school, and most people aren’t raised by freakishly frugal parents like me. Unfortunately, this leads to some BIG […]
Summer is here, which means its about time to get out and enjoy some free stuff. Sure, you can go on a hike or have a camp fire – but I’m talking cool free stuff that you actually want to do. So go ahead and treat yourself to that overpriced […]
Here’s something you may not know about me: I worked in nightlife for years. In NYC, most freelance workers have to take night jobs to support themselves, and I chose the job that made the most cash (obviously). Despite a number of nights that I wanted to kill the sloppy […]
As important as it is to put money towards your savings and investments, it’s important to also remember that “no one ever became poor by giving.” I truly believe that karma is a boomerang – it will come right back to you when you open your heart (and wallet) to […]
Everyone has officially bought into the “organic” food craze, and with that has come an increased willingness pay more for food that claims to be natural and environmentally friendly. Sometimes there’s only slight differences in price, but oftentimes organic can be substantially more expensive (sometimes double!), which has me wondering… […]
Ok, I get that no one likes a complainer – but if you legitimately have a poor experience with a company providing a product or service, you have every right to be “one of those people” and have them rectify the situation. It’s crazy to me how many people are […]
One thing I never like to be frugal about is gift giving. I pride myself on being a great gift-giver because it shows people how considerate and awesome I am. When you’re working with a budget, remember that a card and a hug do not fulfill anyone’s birthday dreams. Being […]
