The following was first published in January of 2015. Thought we would republish it as this is always something that remains on my (and maybe yours?) mind. What do you think? This is something I’ve been thinking about for awhile: things that I’m willing to pay a premium price for, though I can find them cheaper …
Author: Aaron
Helped start Three Thrifty Guys with his friends Charlie and Mark after being inspired by how they lived their lives “on the thrift”. A designer by day, Aaron was once $40k in debt. After 5 years – he dug himself out and lives to tell about it. Aaron has also blogged at the StarTribune.
Twigby vs Ting
With nearly 140 MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) in the USA alone and some 1,300 worldwide, there are a lot of competitors out there hoping to be your (lower-cost) cell phone provider. We’ve detailed some of the intriguing things about MVNOs and their popularity – especially among the thrifty crowds. We love them. Aaron is …
Nectar Mattress Review – Affordable and Highly Rated Memory Foam Bed
Maybe its just me – but sleep seems to be in the spotlight these past few years. Namely, how a person can get good sleep. You can certainly tell when you don’t get enough and (sometimes) when you’ve had too much. But the lack of it can affect all aspects of our lives. I’ve had my …
How We Spent 25% Less Through Group Buying
There are several benefits of being a part of a homeowner association. Some include: getting to meet a lot of different people, being a part of the governing board to determine the direction of the community and the ability to exercise collective buying power to save more money. Charlie has written about how “loving your neighbor” can help …
Remembering the Great Depression (With Someone Who Lived Through It)
We’ve written a quite a bit about the Great Depression. I think one of the reasons for this is because we’ve had family members who lived through it. Another big reason is there are many lessons that we can learn from that period. From how they saved money, farmed and survived it. While some economists …
Abraham Lincoln – The Debtor
I love to read biographies of significant people in history. One of my favorite subjects is Abraham Lincoln. In his book about the Great Emancipator, author Thomas Keneally writes how Lincoln was once a great debtor. Most of his indebtedness revolved around purchasing two New Salem (IL) stores with a partner of his, William Berry. …
6 Ways We’re Looking to Cut Expenses in 2019
As we move into another year, I take a look back at how 2018 went and ways I can improve for the new one. Where did we spend too much? Where can we cut back? Do we really need this or that expense? And, can we do better overall? While a main focus of mine …
Total Wireless Review – My In-store Experience and Plan Performance
We recently had the chance to take a closer look at Total Wireless and want to share our in-store experience and thoughts on the overall plan performance. Who is Total Wireless? Total Wireless is another MVNO provider whose parent company is Tracfone. They are a low-cost carrier with no contracts, no commitments, and coverage on the …
6 Things You Don’t Need to Upgrade
It seems we’re in a time where everything is in constant change and improvement. It’s not “good” just to sit idle. We’re bombarded with the constant upgrade packages and the latest and newest this or that. If you’re in a job more than three to five years now, you’re viewed as a slug (who’s not …
Are You Suffering From ‘Frugality Fatigue’?
I had to laugh a little when I read the headline on our public radio’s website this morning: “Frugality Fatigue May Fuel Increased Holiday Spending This Year“. The article goes on to cite a University of Minnesota professor’s claims that consumers (I really don’t like that word) have a “pent-up” urge to spend a bunch of …