Month: May 2014

Telecommute

telecomuteWell, you may not be financially free just yet, but I am hoping you are training those freedom producing muscles. We discussed that riding the bike or walking to and from work is a great frugal and healthy option. However, how about not even going into work at all? Continue Reading

Early Retirement Calculator – Networthify

calculator1Helping you find increased motivation for becoming financially free as early as possible is Networthify.

It’s a website that provides a useful early retirement calculator that lets you know how long until you can retire early/become financially free Continue Reading

Learn to Make Stuff with Instructables

hat2So you want to increase your frugality by learning how to make stuff? Great, but then how will you learn these new skills? Well, instructables, which is a website I recently discovered may help you. It’s a searchable site Continue Reading

Caffeine habit

TeaMany of us need a shotof coffee or a cup of tea to get through the day, some of my friends need it even just to help them get out of bed! I’m super caffeine sensitive, so I need it when I have to stay up late or perhaps all night! Well anyway, thanks to Mrs Frugal Prof, as she reminded me of the ‘latte effect’. Fortunately, she is not suggesting to go cold turkey here, but merely brewing your own drink to increase your savings.

Let’s crunch some numbers for fun Continue Reading

Frugal Apps – Valpack

shopping_basketLimiting your spending and making your money go into investments is a key move to get you into the financial freedom fast lane. If you are into coupons to lower you expenses, the Valpack app may be of great benefit. Continue Reading

Frugal Apps – Gas Buddy

petrol-pumpI’m a big fan of using your bicycle when you can, it gets you in shape, is far better for the environment and will save you a ton of cash as a form of transportation. However, if you need to take the car then gas buddy is a great free app for your smart (hopefully frugal) phone.

With a simple to use interface Continue Reading