Amanda L Grossman

Amanda L. Grossman is a writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®), Plutus Foundation Grant Recipient, and founder of Frugal Confessions. Over the last 17 years, her money work has helped people with how to save money and how to manage money.

She's been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger, Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Business Insider, LifeHacker, Real Simple Magazine, Woman's World, Woman's Day, ABC 13 Houston, Keybank, and more. Read more here or on LinkedIn.

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17 Christmas Eve Traditions for Adults (You Don’t Want to Miss!)

Looking for a little Christmas Eve fun + magic for the adults? Can’t-miss Christmas Eve traditions for adults to do this year. You know what I love about trying new …

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17 Money Mindset Exercises (Tools to Shift from Scarcity to Abundance)

Does your money mindset – your beliefs and attitude towards money – need a tune-up? Money mindset exercises to shift you from a scarcity to an abundant mindset. Have you …

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12 Common Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid (for Personal Budgets)

Avoid overspending, embarrassment, arguments and headaches by learning how to avoid these common budgeting mistakes. Setting up a personal budget for the first – or 10th – time, and you’d …

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15 Fun Summer Activities for Couples (Fun & Wild!)

Spark some wild-fun memories with these fun summer activities for couples to do together. What are fun things to do in the summer with your boyfriend? Your spouse? Your girlfriend? …

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32 Gifts for The Mom (Who Doesn’t Want Anything)

Did your Mom lovingly (or dismissively) tell you she doesn’t want anything for an occasion? Here are wonderful gifts for a Mom who “doesn’t want anything”. So, it’s Mother’s Day …

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19 Things to Do in a Long Car Ride (Boredom Busters for Adults)

Need things to do in the car for adults? Here’s our best tips for things to do in vehicles (with dozens of long car ride trips under our belts). What …