Penny Pincher Journal

Tightening The Belt This morning, I ran into a problem-- the kind of problem it's nice to have.  I put on my belt and found that i...

Is Using Credit Cards a Good Idea? Yes, if you do it right... Why Using Credit Cards Is a Good Idea One of the most controversial...

Guest Post Today I am excited to introduce Gary Foreman who is the creator of The Dollar Stretcher.com .  The Dollar Stretcher is one of ...

A Dishwasher Fit for a Billionaire? Dishwasher for Billionaires Image Source: Dr. Penny Pincher Yesterday, I was loading my dishwash...

Personal Finance Quotes Seneca Image Source: CC-SA-30 I decided to start collecting personal finance quotes and quotes about life in...

Yes, There Really Is Free Money! The other day I was paying a bill for a visit to the doctor's office.  The bill was unexpected ...

Emergency Fund- Bad Advice? I have read on many personal finance blogs that the way out of debt starts with building a cash emergency ...

Book Review- 25 Is The New 65 by Travis Hornsby I recently stumbled across Travis Hornsby's book 25 Is The New 65: How To "...

The Bridges We Cross on the Road to Debt The Bridges We Cross on the Road to Debt Image Source: Public Domain Image Courtesy of Wyncliff...

Personal Finance Blogger Interview Series: Interview with Dr. Penny Pincher Blogger Interview: Dr. Penny Pincher Image Courtesy of Equ...

Why It Makes Sense to Buy a Car for Your Teen Driver Find the Right Car for Your Teen Driver Image Source: Dr. Penny Pincher I...

Should I Refinance My Mortgage? Should I refinance my mortgage? If you can get a lower interest rate, you should refinance your mor...

Mortgage Refinance Calculator How much could you save if you refinance your mortgage?  A mortgage refinance, also known as a "refi...