Posts by: Jeffrey Strain

by Jeffrey Strain

The 26 Bi-Weekly Money Challenge: The Easy Way to Save $1,378 I have received several requests from readers asking if there is a better way to do the 52 week money challenge if you a... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Inspirational Quotes from Martin Luther King Junior That Can Help Your Finances   Known primarily for his speeches and nonviolent guiding principles as a leader of the civil rights movement, Mart... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Why Isn’t September 11 a National Holiday? Currently, Congress has designated September 11 as “Patriot Day,” but it isn’t a national holiday. It&... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

21 Reasons Dave Ramsey Sucks at Giving Credit Score Advice There are huge disadvantages of having no credit score. I actually know this better than most. After living over ten yea... read the story

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101 Simple Pleasures That Don’t Cost A Dime One of the things that makes getting ones finances in order difficult is the assumption that pleasure costs money. The t... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

8 Free Ways to Prepare for Higher Winter Heating Costs It’s clear that it’s going to be an expensive winter keeping your house warm. But there are some things you ... read the story

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How I Shop at Costco Without Paying for a Membership There’s a false impression that in order to shop at Costco warehouses, you have to pay a membership fee. While thi... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Snowflaking: 30 Ways to Snowflake Your Debt Away Most people that have decided to take control of their finances and reduce their debt have come across at least one of t... read the story

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The Importance Of An Emergency Fund One of the most important assets that anyone can have when they are attempting to get their personal finances in order i... read the story

by Jeffrey Strain

Cheap Gifts For Men That Don’t Suck A good friend (who happens to be a woman) came up to me the other day and said, “I hate shopping for men. I never.... read the story