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 […]
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 […]
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 […]