Are you a stay at home mom who feels her brain has atrophied since giving up work outside the home? If spending day in and day out changing diapers, making mac & cheese, and playing Candyland doesn’t give your brain the workout it craves, take … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner: Auto Rickshaw Ride
My husband always says, "there's nothing like an auto ride in India." And he's right! A ride in an Indian autorickshaw is an experience you'll never forget. Join me and my family on a Sunday drive in Bangalore. One ride will give you a glimpse … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: Gas
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. After I took this picture of a gas station near our apartment, I realized it could be anywhere! … [Read more...]
Ways to Cut Monthly Expenses
If you've been following our Forget the Joneses series, by now you should have computed how much money you’ll need to retire, to pay off debt, and build your emergency fund. For some of you, there isn’t enough cash to make it happen. Others may … [Read more...]
Financial Success Checklist
Image Credit Financial Success Checklist Emergencies happen. Cars break down. Kids get sick. People lose jobs. Those are simple facts of life. It’s not a matter of if they happen; it's a matter of when. Don’t act like a victim when life happens … [Read more...]
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]