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Welcome to Save the Effort, the best resource for efficiently navigating the maze of life and reaching your goals faster and easier, so you can spend more time on the things you love.

6 Popular Gift Ideas for Spartans
Popular Gift Items for the Spartan loved one in your life! Help them be successful during the big race.
Swimming with Manatees
Cancun in September: white sand beaches, umbrella drinks, and cheap prices. Paradise or a "manatee moment?"
Delaying My Early Retirement
Medical issues, inadequate savings, fear. These are only some of the reasons we choose to delay retirement (whatever your age may be). Family is the #1 reason I'm delaying ER.
Emotional Perils of FIRE and Coronavirus
It's well known one of the biggest fears of the FIRE movement is the dreaded possibility of a "black swan event." Does FIRE make sense anymore?
Cheap bastard your way to financial freedom.
Hate your job? Would you like enough FU money to never work again? Learn how to Cheap Bastard your way to financial freedom!
Save time and Save effort
Are you looking to save time and effort in everyday facets of your life? Learn my 7 step process for saving time and effort in all parts of your life.
Easy & cheap ways to get fit
Pricey gym memberships are not the only way to stay fit. You'll be having fun and getting fit in no time with these easy and inexpensive ideas!
Cheap hobbies – A guide to disc golf
Looking for a new hobby that's cheap, fun and easy to do? Disc golf may be for you.
Why I pursue financial security (a reminder).
Reminders of why we pursue our dreams come in many forms. This is a reminder of my why, what is yours?