Making Saving Second Nature
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 […]
When you’re 20 years old, you tend to believe what other people tell you. And that was especially true for me when it came to money. I believed whatever someone told me. Part of that was because I didn’t know much about money. And part of it was because I didn’t care enough about my […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever skipped writing a budget for Christmas, then you likely know how stressful it can be to spend too much every December. In fact, most Americans spend over $1,000 every year on gifts, decorations, and holiday travel. This can be extremely overwhelming for families and can even lead to consumer debt. By writing […]
Has there ever been a time in your life when you know you really screwed up with your money? Maybe you took out a loan that you didn’t need or you consistently blew through your income and didn’t have enough money left at the end of each month. Listen, I get it. I’ve been there. […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed with medical debt or hospital bills? If so, you aren’t alone. 137 million Americans are struggling with medical debt. Even a simple procedure or unexpected hospital visit can be costly in the long run. And because you might have other debt (like credit cards or student loans), medical bills tend to […]