Posts written by
Josh Hasting
Josh is the founder of Scale A Dollar, which he started in 2022 after selling his first blog, Money Life Wax. Josh has written 500+ articles on personal finance, side hustles, and budgeting. Happily married, Josh and his wife have two sons and a chocolate lab named Morgan. His hobbies include running, reading, working out, spending time with family, and helping people win!
Quick Fixes That Can Save You Money
Learning a few basic home‑repair skills can spare you from costly service calls and give you more control over your space. With just a couple…
Struggles That Can Make Life Harder
Many middle‑class families who once felt firmly grounded are now finding their footing less certain. Everyday essentials keep climbing in price, while wages struggle to…
Routines Rich People No Longer Need
Once people finally reach real financial security, their day‑to‑day habits often evolve in surprising ways. The strict routines, sacrifices, and money‑saving behaviors that once felt…
High‑Quality Purchases Worth the Price
Sometimes the priciest items aren’t splurges at all they’re the purchases that quietly save you money, time, and frustration in the long run. Spending more…
Jobs Facing the Biggest Wage Gap
The conversation around fair pay is growing louder as more workers realize their jobs simply aren’t covering what everyday life now demands. Across industries, people…
Military Discounts People Forget to Ask For
Many stores quietly offer price breaks for active‑duty members, veterans, and retirees but those savings often slip through the cracks. Unless you speak up, most…
Frugal Habits Making Retirement Easier
Retirement should feel like a long exhale, a time where life slows down just enough for you to savor it. But keeping that sense of…
Silent Money Mistakes Ruining Love
Money has a way of slipping into the emotional corners of a relationship, stirring up friction long before either partner realizes what’s happening. Subtle spending…
Budget‑Friendly Weekend Ideas to Try
Weekends are a chance to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy time together and you don’t need a big budget to make those moments meaningful. For…
Online Scams That Can Drain Your Money
Online scams are evolving fast, making it harder for people to spot when they’re being targeted. Many schemes are designed to look legitimate, slipping past…









