Category: frugality

‘Put Your Money Aside First’ Rule One of the greatest advice I ever received concerning money management was this: Always put aside some money for yourself first. However simple, this…

“Choices: What’s Your Pick?” Managing personal finances can often feel like a never-ending game of “either/or.” We’re always faced with the choice between this thing or that, whether we’re aware…

Here’s a fun idea: Don’t spend a dime on your birthday! And it appears I’m not alone in thinking this. There are tons of companies out there ready to celebrate…

Let’s Talk About Your Spending Habits Sometimes, I get asked to write about spending habits, especially when it comes to groceries. To give you an idea, I once wrote a…

Want to Look Rich but Stay Frugal? Here’s How Ever thought about seeming wealthier than you really are? There can be some negatives when doing this, like only trying to…

5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Income Even During a Recession by Mel @ brokeGIRLrich, March 11, 2023 Does the thought of a recession fill you with worry about your…

Why You Should Consider Downsizing your Home for Better Financial Stability Have you ever thought about downsizing your home to make your money go further? Let’s face it, owning a…

“Is It Always Bad to Splurge a Little?” Lately, I’ve been mulling over whether it’s alright to give in to the temptation to splurge every now and then. While I…

Accountability’s Strength From my own experience, staying accountable can empower you. While monthly updates on my finances might not be extremely interesting to most of my readers at brokeGIRLrich, they’re…

Check out Free Theater in NYC Have you heard about the crazy prices for Hamilton tickets lately? When Lin-Manuel Miranda was about to leave the show, tickets were going for…