Making Saving Second Nature
I have a confession to make. My husband and I struggle to stick to our budget. Yep. That’s right. I said it. Here I am, a budget expert confessing that I’m not perfect when it comes to my budget. Actually, I’m far from it! Do I love it any less? Not at all! Do I […]
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 […]
It’s about to get personal up in here. You see, no one is perfect, especially me! In fact, I’ve made more mistakes in my life than I care to admit. The other day I was talking to my husband and we started discussing our worst financial mistakes. Thankfully, we made most of our mistakes […]
It’s easy to write a budget that you think is perfect until you’re 5 days in and you realize you forgot to add another expense to your budget. When these forgotten budget items are missing from your budget, suddenly budgeting feels impossible. If you feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, you are […]
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 before. For me, it was coach handbags. Ever since I was in college I wanted […]
Having trouble making ends meet? You’re not alone. According to Forbes, nearly half of Americans expect to live paycheck to paycheck this year. If you’re strapped for cash, it might be time to look at your spending and cut things from your budget. If you find yourself needing to find extra money each month, consider […]
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. When it comes to managing your money, there are many personal finance tools that can help you track your expenses, write a […]
Cash envelopes can truly change the way you interact with your money and finances. In fact, the cash envelope system has changed our budget and finances in so many ways. But how on earth does it work? Can cash envelopes truly help you with impulse spending and your finances? And how do you buy something […]