Making Saving Second Nature
This post contains affiliate links. When we were first homeowners, I was a tad bit overwhelmed with all the expenses that we had to purchase. Specifically anything and everything related to taking care of a yard. As a newly married couple we always lived in apartments, so yardwork was outside of my area of expertise. […]
It’s no secret that Christmas is the most expensive holiday of the year. Trust me, I get it! Not only are the gifts crazy expensive, but everything else is too! I’m talking about the Christmas cards, pictures with Santa, holiday parties, and everything else on top of the gifts. That’s why it’s so important to […]
I was standing in the small lobby of a car repair shop on a hot summer day wishing I had set aside sinking funds for this very moment. I was fresh out of college and had no idea that I should have been saving money for car repairs. I’ll never forget standing there and handing […]
When you set up your budget, how much of your paycheck should you save? Read this guide and learn how much to save and some tips to save more. The Ascent reports that 56% of Americans have less than $5,000 in savings right now. Is that truly enough? You know you need to be saving […]
This article may contain links from our partners. Please read how we make money for more info. Save even more money when you shop online this year. These Amazon hacks are surprising and so easy to use – use them all! When it comes to online shopping, few places do it as well as Amazon. They really […]
If you are looking for a money-saving challenge, this is the most complete guide you will find. These 20-plus challenges will help you save big! Something I learned when I was a kid is that when you make something a game, even the most mundane task can be fun. That’s what is so magical about […]
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 […]
*this article contains affiliate links 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 […]