Rebecca Holcomb

1 month ago | thefrugalexpat.com | Rebecca Holcomb |Steve Cummings

Saving money isn't rocket science, but it isn't always as easy as stashing some cash in a jar each month. Learning how and when to save is essential to navigating a successful savings strategy in the upcoming year. Saving money also doesn't come naturally to a lot of folks. It takes work to know which steps to implement and when to start. For lots of people, the thought of failing is enough to keep them from even getting started.

2 months ago | have-clothes-will-travel.com | Rebecca Holcomb

While making unfounded assumptions about people might make you look like the backside of a donkey, it doesn’t stop people from doing it anyways. It also doesn’t mean that all assumptions are wrong. For instance, if you see someone driving a sweet-looking car, you might assume they’re wealthy. While we may never know the truth behind our assumptions, it can still be fun to theorize about people based on their different attributes.

Jan 23, 2025 | thefrugalexpat.com | Rebecca Holcomb |Steve Cummings

If there’s one person in your home who’s got the 411 on frugal tips, it’s your wife or mother. Most women handle more domestic duties, which usually include grocery shopping and paying bills. This means they have their hands on the pulse of savvy saving and know all sorts of tips for pinching a penny. Whether they clip coupons, shop online sales, or grab all the BOGO (buy one, get one) offers at the store, frugal shopping is the name of their game.

Jan 22, 2025 | thefrugalexpat.com | Rebecca Holcomb |Steve Cummings

Retiring is often thought to be the end of a regular 9-5 job. People dream of long, lazy days doing all the things they never had time for when they had a full-time job. However, more and more retirees are expanding their retirement to include some sort of employment. Whether they want to start their own business or simply work part-time for a little fun money, many retirees are looking for work. So, how do you find companies in need of older workers to fulfill their employee needs?

Jan 13, 2025 | thefrugalexpat.com | Rebecca Holcomb |Steve Cummings

We all know money can’t buy happiness. However, we often equate happiness with the items we will pay for, no matter how much they cost. Some people list them as desires, while others will always consider them “essentials.”These items can vary widely, but there are a few central themes most people generally consider to be possessions mainstream society simply can’t do without. We don’t look at the price tag of these items as much as we consider how not having them may affect our lives.