Spring is just around the corner and that means that you’re probably starting to think about your summer vacation. I know I’ve certainly been hearing vacation rumblings around my office water cooler these days. Everyone seems to have a few ideas as to where they’d like to go and are trying to weigh the pros and […]
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Selling Your House? Here Are Some Quick Frugal Tips To Get It Ready To List
This post may contain affiliate and/or partnered content. Please read our disclosure for details. Whether you’re getting ready to sell or rent your current house, we have some low-cost quick fixes that will make sure it shines when that first potential buyer or renter comes knocking.
Pet Ownership: A Frugal Guide To Happy, Healthy Pets
When Mr. MMM and I decided to get together it turned out to be a modern-day Brady Bunch, except with pets. Okay, to be honest, I am the one who had 3 pets to his 1, but I’m not pointing fingers here. The bottom line is that, since marrying, we are now a 4-pet household. We […]
Doing Your Own Taxes Isn’t As Scary As You Think
Before graduating to full adulthood, I was terrified to do my own taxes. I wouldn’t even consider the idea. In fact, I felt like there was no way I could understand the process and no way I could get it right. Essentially, I thought I would end up being audited and thrown in jail if I […]
Why We Include Our Home’s Value In Our Net Worth
One of the hottest debates in the personal finance space is whether or not the value of one’s home should be considered in a net worth calculation. There are people deeply rooted in both camps. We happen to be in the “we count it!” camp. But are we the exception, or the rule?
Cars Drool And Cash Rules
During the entire month of January, when Mr. MMM was across the country for work, I was at home filling his passenger side, rear tire up with air once a week. It had a nail in it, but I didn’t have time to deal with it with everything else I was taking care of during […]