Category Archives: Forget the Joneses
5 Things: How to Stay on Top During Holiday Crunch Time
This time of year, it feels as if there simply isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. If holiday crunch time has you feeling stressed, try this “five things” time management technique. You may not be able … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Time Management for Moms: Schedule Important Things First
Are your actions in sync with your priorities? Are you putting your money and time where your priorities are? Revisit your Family Mission Statement. Take a look at your 100-Things Bucket List. Then, take a look at your recent expenditures … Continue reading
Time is Valuable Too: Stop Wasting It
A big part of your quest to Forget the Joneses and designing your ideal life is to eliminate things that don’t contribute to your goals. In blog posts we’ve already focused on eliminating wasteful spending. We’ve also focused on decluttering … Continue reading
Decluttering 101: Change Your Frame of Mind
Organization Tip: A Simple Way to Weed Out Excess Clothing Decluttering 101: Change Your Frame of Mind Your home right now is likely a reflection of how your current life is functioning. If your home is a disorganized mess, chances … Continue reading
Be a Proactive Shopper and Save
When it comes to saving on everything from groceries to home decor, it helps to be a proactive shopper. That means knowing what you need before you need it and buying when prices are rock bottom, rather than when you … Continue reading
Create a Debt Spreadsheet and Paydown Plan
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve got some amount of consumer debt. Instead of just wishing it would go away, take action and get it under control by coming up with a plan to pay it off. Trying to pay … Continue reading
How Planning Ahead Can Help Save Money
Often, the key to saving money and enjoying yourself on a budget is to plan ahead. Getting some frugal events on the calendar for the next few weeks can help get you excited about saving money. Plus, with things … Continue reading
