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Penny Found: A Planning Ahead Roundup

July 26, 2017 by Penny 6 Comments

There’s nothing quite as unsettling as being caught off guard when it comes to money. While you don’t want to treat every day like the sky is falling (Hi, my name is Penny, and that’s exactly how I used to watch my Vanguard account), you also don’t want to bury your head in the sand. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: budget, e-fund, emergency fund, future, insurance, living trust, spending, vacation, will

Penny Found: A Money Matters Roundup

July 19, 2017 by Penny 7 Comments

See a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck. That’s kind of what this roundup is. While it may not make you any luckier than you already are, it will definitely make you wiser when it comes to all things money. These are some of my favorite posts from some … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: blogging, FinTech, investing, mutual funds, saving

Penny Found: A Decluttering & Selling Roundup

July 12, 2017 by Penny 19 Comments

It’s no secret that I have too much stuff. Though, since I last posted, I have parted with a considerable about of clutter. Coupons and discount cards from months ago? Gone. A $1 winning lotto scratch off ticket from Christmas? Cashed in. Dozens of books? Listed for sale or donated. My progress is more slow … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: declutter, donations, gifts, minimalism, roundup, selling, sentimental, Swappa

Picky Pinchers: Best Money Spent

December 2, 2016 by Penny 6 Comments
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It’s a new month and a new opportunity to celebrate the best money spent. To kick off December, Mrs. Picky Pincher from Picky Pinchers stopped by to dish on why the debt on her home is her best money spent. Paint fumes and all…

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, garden, growing, guest, homeownership, mortgage debt, values

Montana Money Advenures: Best Money Spent

November 18, 2016 by Penny 21 Comments

Ms. Montana from Montana Money Adventures is on the blog today sharing her take on the best money spent series. Last week, a good money test was spending in ways that gets you more bang for your buck. This week, Ms. Montana has a new way to determine your best money spent: the 2x test.

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, budget, charitable giving, charity, giving, groceries, guest, kindness, spending, travel

Power Over Life: Best Money Spent

November 4, 2016 by Penny 23 Comments

The list is growing! It started with sweet treats and plane tickets. Then, Matt added concerts and hockey. Now, Jacob from Power Over Life is here to remind us that strategic spending is the key to unlocking some of life’s greatest adventures. Here’s what he considers his best money spent:

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: adventure, backpacking, best money, best money spent, budget, change, coins, exploring, hiking, rounding up, saving, spare change

Optimize Your Life: Best Money Spent

October 21, 2016 by Penny 21 Comments

Last month, I thought long and hard about my best money spent. Because what’s life without chocolate? And it turns out relationships matter, too. While much of the conversations in personal finance focus on not spending, I figured it was time to shake things up. Matt from Optimize Your Life is here to help. Curious what … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, budget, concert, fitness, health, hockey, music, saving, spending, sports

Guest Post: 5 Signs You’re Spending Too Much on Your Car

May 11, 2016 by Penny 5 Comments

While I’m studying diligently and calmly cramming in the exact fashion I tell my students not to for my National Board certification test tomorrow, I have a fun guest post from Giles Kirkland. Giles is a professional mechanic and dedicated money saver. Take it away, Giles! For many people in today’s world, a car is a … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: car, cost, repair, savings, vehicle

Guest Post: 5 Smart Ways to Cut Down on House Cleaning Costs

October 22, 2015 by Penny 3 Comments

Cleaning your home is not as simple as it might originally seem. Just consider the amount of money it costs you each month! Store shelves are overflowing with all sorts of cleaning tools, detergents and solutions. There’s a product for washing your windows, another for polishing wooden surface,s and yet a third one for cleaning … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: budget, cleaning, DIY, saving

Guest Post: 3 Types of Investing to Boost Your Budget

October 1, 2015 by Penny 4 Comments

Nate M. Vickery reached out to me about doing a guest post on penny stocks and other types of investing. If the shoe name fits, right? He is a business consultant from Sydney, Australia. He is also an occasional investor who likes to share some of his insights and knowledge. Take it away, Nate. The … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: finances, investing, passive income

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