Making Saving Second Nature
In a lot of households having a little extra income can be a game changer. Extra money can help cover bills, extracurricular activities for kids, or even help you pay off debt faster! In fact, a side hustle can dramatically change your family’s financial situation. And our family is no different. While we were tackling […]
I sat on my sofa long after the kids had gone to bed. I had my budget binder open and was paying my credit card bill. At that moment I knew I had fallen back into my old spending habits. I was ready to admit that I was greatly overspending on my credit card. After more […]
I’m sure you’ve been there. You’re walking through your favorite store and see something that you have to have. It goes in the basket. As you turn down another aisle, you see another item that will go perfect in your home. In the basket it goes. And then you stumble upon the kid’s section. Your child […]
I’ll never forget the first time my friend told me about Rakuten (formerly Ebates). She said, “You earn money for making your normal online purchases!” I immediately thought it sounded like a scam. I mean, what company is going to give me free money just for clicking on their website before I buy something online?! […]
*This post is sponsored by Simplifi by Quicken. All opinions are 100% my own. A few times each week someone will reach out and ask me if there’s a budgeting or finance app that I love. They want to know if there’s something where they can track their finances, spending, and saving all in one […]
If you’ve ever skipped writing a budget for Christmas, then you likely know how stressful it can be to spend too much every December. In fact, most Americans spend over $1,000 every year on gifts, decorations, and holiday travel. This can be extremely overwhelming for families and can even lead to consumer debt. By writing […]
When you need an income boost, these 15 ways to make an extra $500 a month are a game changer! Some you can even do from home. What would you do with an extra $500 a month? Maybe you would get out of debt, or maybe you would save up for a vacation. No matter […]
Has there ever been a time in your life when you know you really screwed up with your money? Maybe you took out a loan that you didn’t need or you consistently blew through your income and didn’t have enough money left at the end of each month. Listen, I get it. I’ve been there. […]