August 2015 - The Outlier Model

Less Is More: Benefits of Minimalism

Jill / August 17th, 2015 / 1 Comment

More and more people are abandoning their 60 hour per week jobs, McMansions, and pricey leased cars for a simpler, less expensive way of life. Minimalists, like the name implies, are people who focus less on acquiring possessions and more on intangible things that matter most to them. This includes family, friends, hobbies, learning, traveling, and just about anything else you can think of. Not...

Posted in: Minimalism and Frugality, Money, Saving Money Tagged with: benefits of frugal living, benefits of minimalism, frugal living, less is more, living with less, minimalism, saving money

5 Ways You’re Wasting Money

Jill / August 12th, 2015 / 1 Comment

If you’re looking to be more frugal or save money, you’ve probably know all of the basic ways to cut costs and live within your means. But are you wasting money in other ways? No, this isn’t another article claiming you can save thousands a year by canceling cable and skipping your morning Starbucks run. Here are five ways you might be wasting money that you may never have even...

Posted in: Money, Saving Money Tagged with: budget, debt, financial goals, frugal, money saving tips, saving, saving money, wasting money

Easy Ways to Save on Back to School Supplies

Jill / August 5th, 2015 / No Comments

Summer is winding down, and for many people, that means back to school time – and shopping for school supplies. If you have school-aged children, you probably know this means buying more than a few notebooks and number 2 pencils. In fact, the average household will spend an estimated $100 per child for back to school supplies. Before you start to panic, here are some easy ways to save loads...

Posted in: Education, Family, Minimalism and Frugality, Money Tagged with: back to school, money saving tips, save on school supplies, saving money, school supplies

Five Things You Should Always Put on Your Credit Card

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Jill / August 3rd, 2015 / 1 Comment

Credit cards often get a bad rap. The temptation that comes with the ability to “buy now, pay later” is a major reason many people have financial problems. Unmanageable debt, maxed out cards, and the low credit scores that come as a result of irresponsible credit use can result in major financial (and emotional!) problems. The truth is, however, that it’s just plain smart to put...

Posted in: Credit and Debt, Money Tagged with: credit card benefits, credit card perks, credit cards, smart credit use