One of the benefits of having sold our rental house earlier this year was that it freed up some cash that we could use on some “deferred” items we haven’t been able to purchase. Buying a mattress was on the top of that list. Ever since my wife quit her job due to some health-related …
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.
How I Quickly Settled an Unresolved Consumer Complaint
A few weeks back, my wife went down to attend a family member’s wedding. She rented a vehicle from a company that we’ll affectionately refer to as “Not-Thrifty Rental” for the duration of this post (or NTR for short). After the trip was over and I was going through some of the expenses, I …
FIXD Review: This App Will Diagnose Your Check Engine Light (and Reset it) in Seconds
There’s nothing more annoying than seeing that bright engine light pop-up on the dashboard out of the blue. “What do I do?” “Should I stop and check it out?” “Maybe it’s nothing.” “Will I damage the car if I keep driving?” For the past month or two, I’ve lived with the bright light adorning my …
Money. Purpose. Joy. Review – 7 Timeless Truths About Money Video Course
There are a lot of money management gurus and courses out there these days. From Dave Ramsey to Suzie Orman, and more – all have their own unique take on how we should manage our personal finances better. While we may be considered “minor prophets” in this whole arena – we too are trying to …
Where to Get a High Yield Savings Account
Every couple of months, I go and check my savings account to see what type of interest is paid out on top of my balance. And, this is what I typically see: Not only is it small to read (sorry), but the interest paid is just as small. If you had to squint your eyes …
Will Opening Up a Bank or Credit Account to Earn Bonuses Hurt My Credit Score?
I have to admit that I’m a bit of a sucker for free stuff. Especially when it comes with $ signs in front of it. The latest that arrived in our mailbox came from a local bank that was offering a $250 bonus if you spent $250 in your first 60 days of opening the …
When Should You Buy Your Child a Phone?
The label was right over the zipper and everyone at school had em. In fact, if you didn’t have a pair, you might as well go sit in the corner at lunch and hang your head in shame. Girbauds were the clothing item you had to have in the early 90’s. Rap group Kris Kross and others helped …
2nd Annual Thrifty Guy of the Year Contest
We are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Thrifty Guy of the Year contest to recognize that special thrifty guy in your life or someone you know who exemplifies thriftiness in all aspects of their life. A little bit about the contest that starts today and ends on August 28, 2017 (at midnight). Please submit only …
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Streaming Services
Between catching an episode of Life Below Zero and Heartland, I managed to take a few moments to see how I could save some money on my streaming services this past week. After cutting the cord a few years ago, the Mrs and I have Amazon Prime, Hulu and Neflix (and I subscribed to the PGA Tour LIVE …
Could My Job Be Done By a Robot?
When the iPhone came out 10 years ago, we marveled at its capabilities and potential. Several years after the release, owners began talking to it and “Siri” would answer (although a little awkwardly). And, today, the tech world is talking about robots and AI (artificial intelligence). Along with that, comes the discussion about the ramifications …