All The Simple Dollar

When you’re buying in bulk, savings per unit adds up to a lot of money, Hamm writes.

A step-by-step walkthrough of Hamm's system for managing all of the tasks of a person who manages a fairly complicated schedule.

What's the best use of money you have inherited, whether it’s from a deceased relative, lottery or gambling winnings, or some other source? Hamm writes that the first and best option is to pay off debt.

There are big advantages to cooking and freezing meals in advance, but the process can take up a major chunk of your weekend. Why not turn it into a party?

Customer rewards programs often translate into pure savings if you’re careful with the programs, Hamm writes.

Hamm offers some tips for donating to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, as well as other links, in his Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup.

When your spending choices put the things you care most about in jeopardy, you feel it in unexpected ways all throughout your life, Hamm writes.

Sites like Craigslist and Freecycle are great resources for finding deals, Hamm writes.

The first step you can take toward getting your spending under control is to let go of the idea of shopping as entertainment, Hamm writes.

There is a happy balance to be found when it comes to hobby and entertainment spending, Hamm writes.

Bulk buying can save you a lot of money, but if you do it with a friend, you can both save without having a ton of storage space, Hamm writes.

Many of us have peices of equipment, like printers and gardening tools, that are helpful to have around but not used very often. Why not save a little money by splitting the cost and use of those items with someone else?

Chances are your friends have a wide variety of skills that you may or may not have, Hamm writes. Why not save money by exchanging skills like computer repair and plumbing with your friends?

Social media networks can provide a wealth of useful, trustworthy information that can help you make smarter purchases, Hamm writes.

Planning a block party isn’t hard, Hamm writes, and it also doesn’t have to cost you much at all.

Sporting events can be a great gateway to inexpensive social activity in many different ways, Hamm writes.

A book club provides value in many different aspects of life while costing next to nothing. If you have any interest in reading, look for a book club in your area. You’ll be glad you did.

Almost every youth activity out there suffers for lack of volunteers. Taking part is a small time commitment that reaps big rewards. 

The term is thrown around all the time, but what really is a 401(k) plan? Trent Hamm explains.

Game nights are really just an excuse to spend an evening with friends gathered together socializing without spending much money at all, Hamm writes.