Rebecca Holcomb

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

Baby Boomers don’t need a reminder that they aren’t spring chickens. Ranging in age from 60-79, boomers are all looking at or well into retirement. Money is likely starting to be a concern, even if they saved well for their “golden years.”While retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation and enjoying activities you put off while you were working and raising a family, it can also be a time of great financial upheaval.

Mar 4, 2025 | 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.

Jan 31, 2025 | 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?