Frugal Living for Financial Freedom
Welcome to Frugal to FI, where we talk about money saving tips, budgeting, semi-homemade cooking, and more. Are you a late starter with saving money & investing for retirement, too? You’ll will also find valuable content on overcoming the unique challenges of building wealth later in your life.
Socials 👉🏼
Shop Favorite Money Authors
Featured Reads
Latest Posts
-
Creating Sinking Funds for Financial Empowerment
A sinking fund is a powerful tool for managing non-monthly expenses, helping you save for specific goals like vacations, car repairs, or holiday shopping. Learn how to create and manage sinking funds to avoid debt, reduce financial stress, and stay on track with your budget effortlessly.
-
10 Trader Joe’s Autumn Items You Have to Try (Plus a Full List of the Other Seasonal Items)
Fall is in full swing at Trader Joe’s, and with it comes a vibrant lineup of seasonal products that fans eagerly anticipate each year. Here’s our top 10 favorites.
-
One Drink I Will Try and One Drink I Will Not Try This Fall
Two drinks to try this Fall season
-
The $4.99 Dinner I Never Leave Trader Joe’s Without
It’s time to plan a trip to Trader Joe’s!
-
White Chocolate and Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bites
This Halloween, make your celebrations pop with spooky costumes, eerie decor, and homemade treats. Elevate the fun with popcorn-based desserts that fit perfectly with your haunted festivities. Whether for a movie night or a party, these sweet and spicy popcorn bites offer a budget-friendly, delicious twist on classic fall flavors.
-
10 Halloween Savings Challenges to Welcome the Spooky Season
Cash saving challenges like scratch-off cards and envelope systems add a fun twist to saving. Scratch-offs reveal random amounts to save, making the process exciting and unpredictable, while cash envelopes help visually track and organize savings, making financial goals tangible and achievable.
-
6 Halloween Cash Envelope Sets to Welcome the Spooky Season
Cash envelopes streamline everyday budgeting and make seasonal spending fun. For Halloween, use themed envelopes to manage costs for costumes, decorations, and treats. This approach keeps your finances organized and festive, ensuring you enjoy the holiday without overspending while maintaining control over your everyday expenses.
-
How to Blanch & Freeze Green Beans
Discover how to freeze green beans perfectly with this easy guide! From boiling and blanching to an ice bath and flash freezing, learn the steps to preserve your green beans’ vibrant color and crisp texture. Enjoy fresh green beans year-round with this simple preservation method.
-
Dried beans are cheaper than canned beans and can be cooked in bulk
Dried beans are a cost-effective, nutritious staple for your pantry. Cheaper than canned beans, they offer versatility for soups, stews, and salads while being protein-rich and fiber-packed. Cooking in bulk saves time and reduces waste, especially with tools like slow cookers or Instant Pots. For budget-friendly, hearty meals, dried beans are a top choice.