*This post is sponsored by Spruce. All opinions are 100% my own. It’s become obvious that now, more than ever, it’s time to make saving money a priority. However, saving money can feel more complicated than it actually is…especially when you feel like you’re drowning in expenses. To easily save money in 2024, you need…
When our youngest son, James, was three years old, he had what we assumed was a simple stomach virus. My husband and I kept him home from daycare, cuddled with him all day, and did our best to help him get better. It wasn’t until the next day at 11:00 p.m. that my gut told…
Out of all the things we do when we’re adulting, one of the most important skills we can acquire is how to manage money. This life skill is of vital importance to how we structure and run our lives and our households. Today, I will be sharing 29 tips on gaining control of your finances…
Are you tired of sending all your hard-earned money to debt while struggling with living paycheck to paycheck? If you’ve taken the time to sit down and write out how much money you are paying towards debt, you might be sick to your stomach. I know I was in shock the first time we totaled…
I have another wonderful challenge for you! This month, I’m kicking off a 30 day savings challenge. This is ideal for those who want quick gratification and some easy money. Challenges are one of the best ways to save money, especially when you’ve struggled to put cash into your savings account. Overspending is a tough…
You’re in for a treat today! My great friend Chris Browning is joining us to talk all about how he and his wife paid off over $27,000 worth of credit card debt in just 4 years! Chris is passionate about making personal finance easy, and in today’s episode, he does just that while breaking down…
Budgeting is easy. I just want to put that out there in case the word “budget” makes you cringe! It’s also fun. No, I’m not just pulling your leg. All budgeting is, is taking control of your money, so it doesn’t control you. And it all starts with knowing your household budget percentages. If you…
Writing a budget for the first time (or even the third!) can be a daunting task. There’s a lot of numbers, expenses to remember, and you might not even know where to start. I promise you that it will get easier and that it’s not as difficult as it may sound! As a general rule,…
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!…
Want to raise your credit score? Look, I totally get it! Chances are you have some BIG GOALS in life. Maybe you want to own the home you’ve always dreamed of. Maybe you want to invest in real estate. Whatever it is, chances are having a good credit score will help you out along the…
If I’ve learned anything in adulthood, it’s that life won’t go as planned. And for a type A control freak like myself, that can be devastating news. Things will go wrong and sometimes you just have to pause your debt snowball and take care of life. To pause your debt snowball, you will continue making minimum…
