Making Saving Second Nature
I know that I can’t be the only one in this world who has let Target take all my money (is it even possible to save money at Target?!). I mean, I’m guilty of walking into Target with the intention of buying 3 items only to walk out an hour later with a Starbucks drink […]
I have a confession to make. My husband and I struggle to stick to our budget. Yep. That’s right. I said it. Here I am, a budget expert confessing that I’m not perfect when it comes to my budget. Actually, I’m far from it! Do I love it any less? Not at all! Do I […]
this post contains affiliate links I started tracking my expenses during my sophomore year in college. You see, I had money in an account, but I didn’t really know how much was in it. One night I found myself at my local grocery store buying much-needed ramen noodles and lean cuisines. I handed the cashier […]
A few months ago I asked people on Instagram what they struggle with most when it comes to budgeting and saving money. An overwhelming amount of people said that they struggle with actually sticking to their budget each month. I know firsthand that self-discipline is easy in theory, but can be extremely difficult in real […]
Have you ever noticed that our beliefs are dependent upon our experiences and circumstances in life? For instance, your view of money was most likely shaped from a very young age. If your parents argued about money, then you learned that money leads to fights. You don’t associate money with happiness. Likewise, if money was […]
Have you ever written a budget just to throw it away a few days in because something unexpected came up? You may have even uttered the words “Oh, I’ll start over next month.” I know I can’t be the only one that does this! To be perfectly honest, our family got into this bad habit […]
I’d like to tell you that I’ve always been good at dealing with finances. I’d like to tell you that I always made great choices when it came to money. But, I made a promise to myself to not lie to you. So instead, I’m going to tell you the truth. I used to be […]
Have you ever had the best intentions when it comes to money, but just totally blow it by overspending? It can be hard to get your budget back on track when you’ve gotten yourself into a hole. Thankfully, you do have options if you want to turn your finances around! Below are 5 things you […]