Category: Lifestyle

Balancing self-care and financial freedom: Tips for paying down debt without neglecting yourself

Managing your finances can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when you’re dealing with debt. It’s easy to get caught up in trying to pay off your debt as quickly as possible and forget about taking care of yourself in the process. However, self-care should not be neglected when working towards financial freedom. It’s important to find a balance between paying off debt and taking care of your physical and mental health.

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Free Air for your Car Tires

If you live in California, like me, you should receive free air for your car, if you purchase gas. However, gas stations may still try and change you for air (and water), but this is illegal so you are in every right to ask them to turn it on, and can report them if they do not. In most other states you may have to pay, but you can avoid this by looking at a specific webpage that gives you details on gas stations that provide free air. Continue Reading

Summer Frugal Work Outs

Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the beach! My Frugal exercise schedule changes throughout the year, with summer being one of my favorites. Due to the increase in temperature, I have to move away from some of the low-lying mountains and inland areas and go closer to the ocean. This means my exercise regime take on more of a water format, and what I particularly like to do is: Continue Reading

Minimalism is a big win

Well, it’s no surprise that the Frugal Prof is into minimalism, and the reason being is that it has had such as huge positive impact on my life in many levels. As such, I’m very keen to spread the message, in case I can help someone else. Key benefits to adopting minimalism for me are that it is has proven wonderful in lowering stress levels, and providing much simplicity to my life. I think there are also a bunch of other really important reasons why minimalism is great for you and I, and they are: Continue Reading

Big Time Savings at Work

OK, how can you make big time savings a work, say maybe around $200 a month, which works out to $2,400 a year or $72,000 over a 30 year career? Note that this 72,000 is also excluding any compound interest on your savings, which would rise to $242,000 over 30 years, at 7% interest. You can do this through stockpiling a precious resource at work. What is it? Continue Reading

FrugalProf Bought a Prius

I decided to buy a used 2013 Toyota Prius for a good price, as part of my experiment to try and drive as frugally as possible. I can’t make any promises that the Prius is truly a frugal car, but I certainly hope so, and here are my reasons why I went for it: Continue Reading

The Power of Saving Together: Finding Your Frugal Tribe

Saving money can be a challenge. It requires discipline, planning, and support. This is where finding your frugal tribe comes in handy. A frugal tribe is a group of friends or family members who share your values and goals when it comes to saving money. They are the people who will encourage you to stick to your budget, share tips and tricks, and provide emotional support when you need it most. 

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From Binge-Watching to Budgeting: How TV is Draining Your Bank Account

In the age of streaming services, it’s easy to see why binge-watching TV shows has become a popular pastime. With endless options and the convenience of watching anytime, anywhere, it’s no surprise that many of us find ourselves glued to our screens for hours on end. However, what we often don’t realize is that this seemingly harmless habit can have a significant impact on our finances. Subscription fees, impulse purchases, and even the cost of electricity can add up over time and drain our bank accounts. 

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Money Pit: Beware of These Guaranteed Ways to Go Broke

Money management is one of the most important skills you can learn in life. However, not everyone has the same level of financial literacy, and it can be easy to fall into traps that can lead to financial ruin. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common guaranteed ways to go broke. 

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The perfect match: How fitness and frugality can lead to a healthier and wealthier life

In today’s world, our health and finances are two of the most important aspects of our lives. In order to lead a happy and fulfilling life, we need to prioritize both. However, it can be difficult to find a balance between the two. The good news is that fitness and frugality can go hand in hand to help us achieve our goals. 

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