Making Saving Second Nature
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 children. And I know that […]
Save more money by doing your own no-spend challenge. These are some of the best ideas that will help you stop wasting money and keep more of it! Don’t you just love a good challenge? It makes even the most boring things feel more fun! They remind me of times when my mom used to […]
Hello, my name is Allison and I suffer from depression and anxiety. You might be surprised to read this sentence on a financial blog. In fact, I cannot tell you how many times I sat here in my room and retyped that same sentence over and over again. Do I just come right out and […]
I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that you don’t always put yourself first. In fact, I’m guessing you are usually last on the priority list. It’s probably been a long time since you’ve taken any time in your day for self-care. How do I know this? Well, I think that […]
I have a secret for you. Well, I guess it’s not a secret if I’m sharing it on the internet, but I’m still calling it a secret. Okay, so here it is: I am a spender at heart. That’s right. The person who founded a business based solely on teaching people how to write a […]
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 into […]
Over my 31 years of life, I have had a lot of unexpected expenses. Bills that somehow find their way to my mailbox, a surprise surgery here or there, and cars that just quit working. But the most unique unexpected expense we have had to date is when our beloved dog, Joey, had to have […]
Have you made a lot of money mistakes in your life? I know I have! In fact, you may have made mistakes that you are ashamed to admit. But here’s the truth…it’s time to turn those mistakes into real lessons. Instead of pretending that your money mistakes never happened, own them and learn from them! […]