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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3 Emergency Fund Example Amounts (& Emergency Expenses Examples)

How much money should be in an emergency fund? Here are specific emergency fund example amounts to help you build a safe amount. I’ve had to use my emergency fund …

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17 Best Winter Meals for a Crowd (Easy & Cheap)

You’ve got a crowd to feed and it’s cold outside? Check out these cheap + belly-warming best winter meals for a crowd. The best winter meals for a crowd are: …

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Cutting Expenses to the Bone (49 Tips to Drastically Cut Household Expenses)

Cutting expenses to the bone can help you survive in a downturn, or stash away cash towards your savings goals. Let me help you drastically cut expenses. There are three …

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9 Creative Ways to Save Money in a Jar (Money Jar Ideas)

Using a money savings jar? Get creative ways to save money in a jar. Plus, money savings challenge 52-week TWIST (using a deck of cards). I don’t have to tell …

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9 (Tested) Strategies to Negotiate Rent at Apartment Complexes

Is rent negotiable, and can you negotiate rent at an apartment complex? I’ve got 9 (tested) ways to negotiate your rent bill down. Can you negotiate rent? I’ve lived in …

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17 Stay At Home Date Ideas for Couples (In Your Backyard)

Ever thought about using your backyard, your driveway, and your garage for stay-at-home date ideas for couples? Let’s get creative – I’ll show you how. On the back patio, in …