This is the second part of a three part series. The first and second parts of this mini-series can be found: Do You Put Your Emergency Fund To Work? – Part 1 Do You Put Your Emergency Fund To Work? – Part 2 This next part of the series is contributed by Phil Taylor, creator [...]

I pride myself in being able to pay cash for most things. I am actually embarrassed when I buy a big purchase and put it on a credit card because I know I actually have the cash to pay for it (but use the credit card for points/miles) and I’m worried that the salesperson may [...]

Months ago a joined a challenge called the Yakezie challenge, started by Financial Samurai. The requirements of the challenge were simple and attainable though the goal was lofty, yet I don’t think any of us that joined, nor Sam himself could have imagined the effect this challenge had on the members as well as the [...]

This is a guest post by Bucksome Boomer who writes about all things personal finance from one baby boomer’s perspective. BAM! A rock was thrown up and hit the windshield. I jumped at the sudden noise, startled from daydreaming. There did not appear to be any damage and I continued on to my destination. When [...]

Another week..oops, I missed one! So these are some from the past two weeks. First up, I thought this post was really inspiring. Simple Life in France shares a story of one of her readers who basically gave up everything to move to Portugal and now lives on about $5,000 a year with much that [...]