July 2024 – Stitchwallet

Which Reigns Supreme – Rental Income or a Stock Market Index Fund?

Who’s ready for a financial showdown? When it comes to investing, there’s a big divide between those who put their money in real estate and those who prefer stocks—like the…

stitchwallet July 30, 2024

Savings-budgeting

How I Scored Free Christmas Gifts Through My Rewards Programs

When I was a kid, my bank had something called a "Christmas Club" program. It worked like this: I'd decide how much money I wanted to save for Christmas, say…

stitchwallet July 29, 2024

Savings-budgeting

Travel Hacking Chapter 4 – Our $95 All-Inclusive Adventure in Los Cabos, Mexico

## Flights and Hotels on a Budget: Our Travel Hacking Story What’s better than getting your entire family vacation to Florida for almost free? How about scoring a second getaway…

stitchwallet July 29, 2024

Savings-budgeting

Nurturing Future Millionaires: A Parenting Guide

How can I help ensure they invest? Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could turn your kids into millionaires? As parents, we always want the best for our children—happiness, health,…

stitchwallet July 28, 2024

Mortgage-refinance

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**"Refinancing Your Home Mortgage: My Experience Within the First Year"** When you buy a new home, one of the first things you think about is refinancing if mortgage rates drop.…

stitchwallet July 25, 2024

Savings-budgeting

Cutting the Cord: Our Journey to Saving $1,140 Annually on TV Entertainment

Been thinking about cutting the TV cable cord but worried about finding an alternative? I've got some good news for you. There are now a lot of great ways to…

stitchwallet July 25, 2024

Insurance-planning

Enhance Your Financial Savvy Through Blogging: A Guide to Fundamental Planning Skills

The internet is brimming with both advanced and basic financial planning tools. When I first took on the responsibilities of a family and a mortgage, I knew I had to…

stitchwallet July 23, 2024

Savings-budgeting

A Unique Approach to Managing an Emergency Fund and Its Effectiveness

### The Alternative Emergency Fund Strategy Lately, there have been a lot of discussions and strong opinions about having an emergency fund, and I wanted to share my thoughts and…

stitchwallet July 22, 2024

Insurance-planning

Goodbye AAA! Reducing Car Insurance Expenses at Home

What do you say to the car insurance company you've been with for the past 10 years when they won't lower their rates? Don’t let the door hit you on…

stitchwallet July 22, 2024

Savings-budgeting

Mastering Your Budget: Balancing Income and Expenses in Step 2

Start by taking your list of major expenses from Step 1 and listing them for one month. Create a column and place your expense rows near the bottom half of…

stitchwallet July 19, 2024