Budget & Saving

Here's how old each kind of item has to be.

I’m obsessed.

It’s so simple, but that’s kind of the point.

No, it’s not a Stanley Quencher.

What’s a spending-free weekend, you ask? It’s two days in a row where you try not to spend any money on anything. No brunches. No coffee. No purchases whatsoever. It might sound a bit extreme, but it could be a neat tool to have in your financial tool belt when it comes to sticking to a budget, saving more money and learning to live with less. A money-free weekend doesn’t have to be a bore, though!

One pro says this tip cuts her grocery bill by up to $100.

You probably have these costume supplies already.

Your twenties can be a challenging time when it comes to your finances—you’re young, you’re free, and you’re just starting out in your career, but you’re also likely in debt and still learning about how to successfully plan your spending and saving for next month, let alone ten years down the road (and everything in between).

Here’s what to do when you don’t know what to do.

Sure, I’ll treat myself for “free.”

Your bank account will thank you later.

I’ve saved almost $500.