unless we change how we interact with money, of course!
The Bad Penny is dedicated to two pursuits: getting out of debt and staying out of debt! It recognizes that frugality and caring for our planet go hand in hand, and that our unsatiated need for stuff is hurting us in so many ways.
Easier said than done!
Disclaimer
I am not a finance professional. I write about the world as I know it, and my advice may not be the best course of action for you! Please seek qualified advice for your particular situation.
One of the principles of both environmentalism and of frugality is easy: “Don’t waste.”
If you don’t waste it, you don’t have to buy more. You don’t have to use up more resources. You don’t have to throw more away.
In that mindset, a few months ago I started avoiding the use of paper towels [...]
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So how do you buy groceries for cheap? How do you provide for your family with a very limited budget?
It all has to do with smart shopping techniques I’ve learned from books, the internet, and some of you all. I’d like to share 12 of the best ideas I’ve heard. There are [...]
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You know, it’s crazy, but I never imagined I’d be in this much debt by the time I was 28. I have student loans, two mortgages in two states, and a TON of credit card debt from starting a fairly successful business without funds (obviously not successful enough.) I’m going to go into [...]
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