Making Saving Second Nature
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 […]
Have you ever had your eye on something that you felt like you just had to have? Maybe it was a new iPad or a piece of furniture. Literally, every part of you craves that item. Well, I’ve been there before. For me, it was coach handbags. Ever since I was in college I wanted […]
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 […]
*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 […]
This post contains affiliate links Whether you need to save up for your rainy-day fund, build up your savings account, or pay off debt, these tips will help you save $10,000 in a year. What would you do with an extra $10,000? I bet the ideas are flooding your mind right now! I’m here to […]
*this post contains affiliate links School is about to end and both teachers and kids everywhere are counting down the days until summer. It’s no secret that teaching is an intense job. I know firsthand (this is my 10th year teaching)! There are many nights that I fall asleep thinking and worrying about other people’s […]