The price of gas may be soaring, but come August, my family will once again be hitting the open road for our annual summer road trip. With three growing kids, traveling long distances by car can be a bit dicey. We want to keep our trips … [Read more...]
My Frugal Simcha | A Chicago Bar Mitzvah for Under $3,000
Posted on June 2, 2016 by
My Frugal Simcha features reader’s stories about their beautiful simchas – on a budget. If you have hosted a budget-friendly wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah or other simcha, we’d love to read about it! Please fill out this form to submit your … [Read more...]
31 Days of Decluttering, Day 27: 6 Benefits to a Minimalist Wardrobe
Posted on October 28, 2015 by
Guest Post by Shaindy from HappilyHectic.com Hello KOAB readers! In the past few months I have intentionally chosen to have fewer clothing items in my wardrobe and I’ve been loving it. I am so glad to be here to share my journey with you. Can … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for Severe Weather {on a Budget}
Posted on October 18, 2015 by
Threats of severe weather are usually a boon for home improvement stores. When Hurricane Sandy was barreling toward the East Coast, Home Depot and Lowe's couldn't keep generators in stock. People wait in line at the grocery stores for hours, … [Read more...]
iPhone Users | WiFi Assist in iOs9 May Be Costing You a Lot of Data! (How to Turn It Off)
Posted on October 12, 2015 by
Calling all iPhone users! If you recently upgraded to iOS9, as I did, you may have noticed that your data usage has gone through the roof. That's what happened to me. I couldn't figure out what was going on, so I called my wireless provider. … [Read more...]
We All Make Mistakes with Money. Please Stop Judging Yourself.
Posted on September 24, 2015 by
Here's one thing about money I know to be true: Rich, poor or somewhere in between, we all make mistakes. And usually, at least in my experience, these aren't mistakes you can easily fix with a calculator. No, these aren't mere math mistakes -- … [Read more...]
My Frugal Simcha | A Meaningful Bar Mitzvah on a Budget
Posted on September 10, 2015 by
My Frugal Simcha features reader's stories about their beautiful simchas - on a budget. If you have hosted a budget-friendly wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah or other simcha, we'd love to read about it! Please fill out this form to submit your … [Read more...]
Seeking My Frugal Simcha Contributors
Posted on August 26, 2015 by
Have you recently hosted a simcha on a budget? Whether it was a penny-pinched Bar Mitzvah, a wedding paid in cash, or even a brit milah or simchat bat that didn't break the bank, I'd love to hear about it. And so would KOAB readers! I'm … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Children About Money
Posted on July 28, 2015 by
Long time readers of this blog know the story of how my husband and I have changed our money lives: We got out from under $30,000 of debt, set up an emergency fund, funded a bunch of sink funds, and have started aggressively saving for our … [Read more...]
Reader Tip | DIY To Save Money on Simple Car Repairs
Posted on May 6, 2015 by
Want to save money on car repairs? Check out this great tip from KOAB reader, Yehudah. I love your blog and wanted to share this idea with you - I think it's a great way to save money. I wasn't sure if you discussed saving money by doing … [Read more...]
