Making Saving Second Nature
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went out to dinner and had the most in-depth conversation about our budget that we’ve had in a LONG time. Now don’t get me wrong, we have money conversations a lot. But they are usually more surface-level conversations that focus on paying bills and tracking our spending. […]
Having trouble making ends meet? You’re not alone. According to Forbes, nearly half of Americans expect to live paycheck to paycheck this year. If you’re strapped for cash, it might be time to look at your spending and cut things from your budget. We’ve been in this exact same position. Several years ago, my husband […]
Cash envelopes can truly change the way you interact with your money and finances. In fact, the cash envelope system has changed our budget and finances in so many ways. But how on earth does it work? Can cash envelopes truly help you with impulse spending and your finances? And how do you buy something […]
Are you short on money each month? If you dread checking the mail for fear of another bill, then it might be time to start earning extra money on top of your current job. Below are 11 options for how you can earn extra money to help cover loans, bills, or just rack up some […]
Writing a budget for the first time (or even the third!) can be a daunting task. There’s a lot of numbers, expenses to remember, and you might not even know where to start. I promise you that it will get easier and that it’s not as difficult as it may sound! As a general rule, […]
*this post contains affiliate links If you’re living the paycheck to paycheck life then you know how frustrating it can be to desperately wait for payday to come. I’ve been there. There have been times when we had barely any money in our checking account. We’d still have a full week until payday and the […]
Have you made a lot of money mistakes in your life? I know I have! In fact, you may have made mistakes that you are ashamed to admit. But here’s the truth…it’s time to turn those mistakes into real lessons. Instead of pretending that your money mistakes never happened, own them and learn from them! […]
Getting a spouse on board with making a budget each month can feel like quite a daunting task. In fact, getting a spouse on board with anything that takes them out of their comfort zone can be difficult. Unfortunately, at one point I was the spouse that wasn’t on board. My husband saw that […]