Making Saving Second Nature
A few months ago I asked people on Instagram what they struggle with most when it comes to budgeting and saving money. An overwhelming amount of people said that they struggle with actually sticking to their budget each month. I know firsthand that self-discipline is easy in theory, but can be extremely difficult in real […]
Have you ever noticed that our beliefs are dependent upon our experiences and circumstances in life? For instance, your view of money was most likely shaped from a very young age. If your parents argued about money, then you learned that money leads to fights. You don’t associate money with happiness. Likewise, if money was […]
Have you ever written a budget just to throw it away a few days in because something unexpected came up? You may have even uttered the words “Oh, I’ll start over next month.” I know I can’t be the only one that does this! To be perfectly honest, our family got into this bad habit […]
I’d like to tell you that I’ve always been good at dealing with finances. I’d like to tell you that I always made great choices when it came to money. But, I made a promise to myself to not lie to you. So instead, I’m going to tell you the truth. I used to be […]
If you’ve read anything about the steps to becoming debt free, then you know that you need to save for an emergency fund and then start your debt snowball. You’ll want a minimum of $1,000 in your emergency fund so that you are ready to combat anything that comes your way without going any further […]
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. Ever since I was in college I wanted a Coach purse. I’d spend hours searching […]
Have you ever had the best intentions when it comes to money, but just totally blow it by overspending? It can be hard to get your budget back on track when you’ve gotten yourself into a hole. Thankfully, you do have options if you want to turn your finances around! Below are 5 things you […]
Quicken vs Mint – These 2 major personal finance tools have been competing for years! I’m breaking down the difference between Quicken and Mint. You’ll also learn if Quicken is worth the price. *this post contains affiliate links When it comes to managing your money, there are many personal finance tools that can help you […]