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Frugal Rich People: 7 Secrets Of Wealthy People Who Live Humbly

When most picture a wealthy person, they imagine flashy cars, the hottest brands and at least one huge house. This is the image of wealth that the media and advertisements have been pushing for decades. In reality, this description does not always correlate with how rich people actually live. Many dress in normal clothes, live in reasonable houses and drive common cars. You most likely know at least one wealthy person that keeps it completely hidden! In this article, we’re talking about frugal rich people and 7 secrets of wealthy people who live humbly.

July 8, 2020

Concepts

7 Reasons Why People Become Obsessed With Material Possessions

On this website, we define the essence of minimalism as living a simple, high-quality life focused on having great experiences and feeling truly content. That said, the desire to live in this manner isn’t exclusively for minimalists. It’s likely that the majority of people on Earth want the same for themselves. So how does materialism and consumerism play into people’s thoughts or actions? In this article, we’ll explore 7 reasons why people become obsessed with material possessions. Let’s dive in.

May 15, 2020

Finances

How Can I Be Minimalist With Clothes? Top 10 Minimalist Wardrobe Tips

Of all the challenges that come with a minimalist lifestyle, regulating our spending on clothes may be the toughest to stick to. Social media and advertisements constantly pepper us with new styles, brand names and temptation. Stores compete with each other to encourage shopping with them. Not to mention, we get bored by wearing the same old things over and over. Practicing minimalism isn’t always easy, and temptations make it even harder. “How can I be minimalist with clothes?”, you may ask. In this article, we’ll focus on 10 ways to can maintain a minimalist wardrobe and look good doing it!

September 27, 2019

Culture

Is Minimalism For The Rich? 5 Common Opinions & Our Honest Thoughts

“Minimalism? That’s for rich people!”. We’ve probably all heard that quote somewhere. Whether it be from a parent, elder or anyone in our day-to-day circle, many people hear the word minimalism and immediately picture urban, educated, difference-maker types who go out of their way to be as progressive and “with the times” as they possibly can be. People with extra time on their hands. People who can afford to live light and spend their money on high-quality experiences instead. So, is minimalism for the rich only? In this article, we’ll open up on our honest thoughts about minimalism and the common stigmas associated with it.

September 27, 2019

Finances

What Are The Most Trusted Brands? Brands Known For Quality

For the vast majority of us, there comes a point when we have to buy something. There are certain everyday devices and goods that we rely on to live, so we need to replace them when they’re finally kaput. For items we rely on regularly, it makes sense to buy from brands known for quality. Even if we spend a bit more up front, high quality items will last significantly longer than their cheaper counterparts. So what are the most trusted brands? In this article, we’ll explore brands known for quality, value and service.

September 20, 2019

Finances

How Can I Update My Home Cheaply? Our Top 10 Ideas

At some point, every home needs to be updated. Materials wear out and most things break eventually. As much as we may want to squeeze every last use out of our possessions, they’ll require replacement at some point. Home renovation is an ever-growing niche, both in reality and on TV. Social media and reality shows feature beautiful, modern updated houses but there’s an inconvenient truth behind this that we all know – it’s expensive! Home improvements across the U.S. will exceed $3 Trillion in total costs by 2020 (via Statista)! While some of this is for necessary repairs, a lot of money goes into our homes. So how can I update my home cheaply? If you’re looking to update your home, without spending a fortune, check out our top 10 list below!

September 6, 2019

Finances

Most Popular Second Hand Items: Our Top 10 List Of Things To Buy Used

As modern-day consumers, our lives revolve around buying things. In 2019, Americans are expected to spend more than $14 Trillion dollars on consumer-related purchases! When we aren’t spending money, we’re lusting after things other people have or being bombarded with advertisements. In reality, a lot of the $14T in consumer-spending is on necessities: mortgages/rent, transportation, groceries, etc. However, plenty of money is spent on items that hardly get used. Most of us have items in our houses that make us think: I never use this! Why did I buy this? How can I sell this?. With so many of us doing this, we’re actually creating an opportunity for other people to buy our like-new second-hand items for a much better price! In this article, we’ll list our most popular second hand items that you can save on!

August 29, 2019

Finances

How Can We Save Energy At Home? Here Are 10 Simple Habits

We all remember the things our parents preached about when we were kids. When they weren’t paying the bills, they were talking to us about saving energy around the house. Only it didn’t come in a pleasant, eco-friendly green package – the lessons came raw and unrefined. Did you reach for the thermostat when you were cold? “Don’t touch that! Put on a sweater.” How about leaving your door open by accident? “Do you live in a BARN?!”. If the sink was left running, you’d hear “enough drops of water fill a glass”. And of course, turning off the light when leaving a room was a cardinal rule. Nowadays, things have changed, yet somehow remained very much the same. So how can we save energy at home in modern times? Below are a few easy ways!

August 28, 2019

Culture

Unnecessary Wastes Of Money | 15 Biggest

In the first three months of 2019, consumer spending is on pace to exceed $14 Trillion by the end of the year, according to the Bureau of Economics (via TheBalance). In this article, we aim to identify the biggest unnecessary wastes of money within that $14T that we’re all guilty of!

August 5, 2019

Becoming Minimalist After A Spiritual Awakening: What Changes Within

July 22, 2020 No Comments

Given that you’re reading this, you’ve probably been experiencing what’s known to many as a spiritual awakening. Going through a spiritual awakening can change us to our core as people. Ironically, our cores are usually the only things that don’t change – a spiritual awakening causes a dissolving of values, habits and perspectives that aren’t true to our core beliefs. The awakening process has been described as a burning off of all things unnecessary in our minds and hearts, leaving behind only what’s truly authentic to us on a soul level. In turn, a spiritual awakening is guaranteed to usher in some lifestyle changes. In this article, we’ll be talking about why many people become minimalist after a spiritual awakening and what specifically changes inside of us through this process.

Why Do People Buy Big Homes? 5 Disadvantages Of Having A Big House

July 13, 2020 No Comments

For decades, millions of people consider a nice, large home as a cornerstone of being successful. Smaller, simpler homes are referred to as ‘starter homes’, implying that a nicer – most likely larger – house is what’s truly desired in the future, once it’s attainable. Movies, TV and other forms of media glorify large homes, including the mega-mansions owned by celebrities and other extremely wealthy people. We could go on about all the ways big homes are lusted after, including the bigger-is-better mentality of many Americans, but you get the picture. Do big homes really make us happy, though? Why do people buy big homes, other than being ‘groomed’ to desire them? Let’s talk about 5 disadvantages of having a big house that may change your opinion of wanting one.

Frugal Rich People: 7 Secrets Of Wealthy People Who Live Humbly

July 8, 2020 No Comments

7 Crucial Lessons We Can Learn About Minimalism In College

June 2, 2020 No Comments

How many times have you heard a person describe their college experiences as being a “poor student living on Ramen noodles”? Having little money and few resources has become synonymous with the life of a college student at this point. Students are caught in this half-way stage of no longer being a kid, yet not quite being a fully-functioning adult either. When we’re students, we can’t wait to get into the adult world, where houses, cars and spending money will finally fall into our laps. The ironic part is that many adults who have these things look back on their college years with fondness, wishing they could go back to those times for a little while longer with the knowledge they now have. While a portion of this sentiment is due to pining after our youth, there’s another thing we look for – the feeling of being in college again. What if it’s not the college-aspect of that time period that we miss, after all? What if it’s the way we lived our lives instead? The parts of what make our college years so great are actually related to the core philosophies of minimalism. Today, we’re talking about 7 crucial lessons we can learn about minimalism in college!

Generating Your Own Electricity At Home: A Few Must-Know Methods

May 26, 2020 No Comments

In this day and age, we rely on electricity for so many aspects of our daily lives. Even just sticking with the absolute essentials like a radio or a light, we need some kind of power to keep them running. For most of us, getting power is as simple as plugging into a wall outlet. Others living off-the-grid need to get a little more creative. Just because we have access to electricity in our houses doesn’t mean we can rely completely on it, or even want to rely on it i.e. pay for it. In this article, we’re talking about generating your own electricity at home and some must-know methods to do it….and when we say home, that can include living in a tent, RV or remote cabin! Let’s get started.

Is It Worth Buying A Car? Here Are 6 Factors To Think About

May 18, 2020 No Comments

Americans love cars. Not only have cars been a manufacturing staple in America for many years, but we love to drive them, shop for them and compare them. The ‘road trip’ is a rite of passage. Getting a drivers’ license is a major milestone in a young adult’s life. Pictures of cars are everywhere online – we can even buy them online and have them delivered to our houses at this point. Cars are just cool. All that said, though, there are many things to consider about buying a car before diving in head first. Is it worth buying a car? In this article, we’re going to talk about 6 factors to consider about buying one.

Finances

Frugal Rich People: 7 Secrets Of Wealthy People Who Live Humbly

7 Reasons Why People Become Obsessed With Material Possessions

How Can I Be Minimalist With Clothes? Top 10 Minimalist Wardrobe Tips

Is Minimalism For The Rich? 5 Common Opinions & Our Honest Thoughts

What Are The Most Trusted Brands? Brands Known For Quality

How Can I Update My Home Cheaply? Our Top 10 Ideas

Most Popular Second Hand Items: Our Top 10 List Of Things To Buy Used

How Can We Save Energy At Home? Here Are 10 Simple Habits

Unnecessary Wastes Of Money | 15 Biggest

Becoming Minimalist After A Spiritual Awakening: What Changes Within

Why Do People Buy Big Homes? 5 Disadvantages Of Having A Big House

Frugal Rich People: 7 Secrets Of Wealthy People Who Live Humbly

7 Crucial Lessons We Can Learn About Minimalism In College

Generating Your Own Electricity At Home: A Few Must-Know Methods

Is It Worth Buying A Car? Here Are 6 Factors To Think About

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