They say that when you want something in this world, you have to go out and get it. When it comes to things that cost money, however, things aren’t always quite that straightforward. Our lives are essentially ruled by money. We pay to live in our homes, we pay for our children’s education (in some […]
After writing about my own experience with the 52-week money challenge in a recent blog post, I received a lot of positive feedback. People were very interested in trying this method of saving, so I thought I would share three simple ways to begin. OK, so first off, I did not invent this challenge. Nor did […]
How to Get and Stay Out of Debt Looking back, there are two critical habits my husband and I repeated that got us out of debt. Just yesterday, I realized that they are still as critical, even three years later. What are the two habits? Living on a budget Talking about money Everything boils down […]
How to Know What you are Really Giving up I first heard the term “opportunity cost” years ago. According to Investopedia, it is defined as the benefits you could have received by taking an alternative action. For example, you could play the lottery every payday, but you’d lose the opportunity to invest that money. Or, you […]
Ever feel stuck? Perhaps you feel like you will never pay off that debt looming over your head. Here is a quick list of ways we were able to save money while chasing our three biggest savings goals: paying off debt, building an emergency fund and saving a down payment on a house. Here are […]
All families have a need for financial stability. Even if money isn’t the most important thing in the world, it is a crucial resource for leading a comfortable lifestyle. Therefore, improving your immediate and long-term situation should always sit high on the agenda. In reality, no two families are identical, and you need to find […]
15 Steps to Professionally Clean Your Car Yourself Professionally detailing your car can be expensive. However, it’s worth it to learn to do it yourself for numerous reasons. Firstly, if you do it regularly, it keeps your car in better condition. Secondly, doing it regularly keeps it cleaner and makes it easier when you do. […]
How to Save Money and Spend Wisely Maintaining your money daily, even monthly is tough. If you don’t get control of it though, it can leave you stressed, ruin relationships and leave you broke. Check out these three tips to help straighten out your spending. 1. Write a Spending Plan I know, I know, it’s boring. […]
How one Couple Cleared $22,000 Debt Guest post from Laura My husband and I finally woke up, smelled the coffee, and hustled out of debt. We could not believe how much money we were wasting every month because of interest. It was time to change. Picture that couple that everyone knows is great with their […]
In today’s uncertain job market; losing your job can become a challenging reality for many people. For you to be able to move forward, financially, and career-wise, there are several things you will want to consider during the process of getting back on your feet. The following are some areas to think about if you […]
