Making Saving Second Nature
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! […]
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 […]
I know that I can’t be the only one in this world who has let Target take all my money (is it even possible to save money at Target?!). I mean, I’m guilty of walking into Target with the intention of buying 3 items only to walk out an hour later with a Starbucks drink […]
As you start your debt free journey, you will want to set up an emergency fund prior to paying off any debt. You’ll need an emergency fund because you will no longer be using your credit card for emergencies! The entire purpose of paying off debt is so that you won’t owe anyone money any […]