Tag: saving

Life, Saving Money

A Magic Pill – Fasting and Finances

What if I told you that I had a program, or a magic pill, that could save you time, money, and stress, all while helping you lose weight and improving your health? You’d probably think I’m as crazy as the folks on late night infomercials. Fortunately, this is not an infomercial, and I’m not a …

Financial Independence, Life

The True Cost of a Purchase

We’ve all been there. Fantasizing over that item that we really don’t need to purchase, but really want in that moment. That pair of shoes, or a hat, or coffee mug, or a funny t-shirt. It only costs $10, or $50, or $100. And it’s on sale! Why not go for it since it’s at …

Life, Saving Money

Savings Hack: Fashionable Clothes for Less

What’s a fashion conscious, financially mindful, debt paying guy to do? I used to be a huge fan of fashion – keeping up with all of the newest trends and devouring new GQ issues with a fervor. I’d regularly drop $100 on a single shirt or a few hundred dollars on some fancy new jeans. …

Financial Independence, Getting Out of Debt, Life, Saving Money

My Matrix Moment

In 1999, a sci-fi movie called The Matrix hit theaters and became a pop culture phenomenon. The special effects–which were incredible–drew people in, but the the story–which was intricate and compelling–had people leaving the theater buzzing. The main character in the film, Neo, slowly starts to sense that something is off. He begins to discover …

Getting Out of Debt

Chase Bank Just Paid $2,000 of My Student Loans!

I didn’t have a credit card until I was 27. I grew up indoctrinated by the Dave Ramsey’s of the world who said that credit cards were evil and should be avoided at all costs. While I greatly respect Dave and follow many of his principles, I disagree with him when it comes to credit …