Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself every now and then. In fact, treating yourself while on a budget is extremely important because it keeps you from not hating the idea of a budget. Here’s the thing, if you plan for a treat, then you can fit it right […] Read more…
When my husband and I were buying our first house, I thought that the bigger the house, the better the house! We didn’t have a ton of money, so we bought a smaller home in our neighborhood, but that didn’t keep me from longing after floor plans of homes that were 2,500+ square feet. I […] Read more…
Have you spent too much money recently? Maybe you bought one big purchase or several small ones. When I overspend, the guilt sets in and it can be difficult to bounce back financially. Sometimes I have gone as far as spending even more money because I had a “why bother” attitude. Thankfully, there are ways […] Read more…
It’s about to get personal up in here. You see, no one is perfect, especially me! In fact, I’ve made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit. The other day I was talking to my husband and we started discussing our worst financial mistakes. Thankfully, we made most of our mistakes before […] Read more…
Our family has been a cable-free household since 2013. We were those weird people who said adios to our DVR before it was common. The decision to eliminate cable from our budget was not a high and mighty decision. In fact, my husband and I were both a little distraught to know that ESPN and […] Read more…