dollarfinance As a personal finance expert, I always come across spending statistics that surprise me, make me sad, and some that make me worried. The statistics in this blog post are about people’s average money habits, and they may surprise you. But, I want you to be aware of them so that you can be better… … Read more
The other day I was reading a personal finance article on a major website. I enjoyed the article but I made the mistake of scrolling down to the comments to see what people had to say. After blogging about personal finance for almost four years, I wasn’t very shocked. 90% of the comments were very negative. People were saying that anyone… … Read more
Hello! Please enjoy this blog post from a friend of mine. We have a buffer in our checking account and it gives us major peace of mind. Do you have a buffer? About a month ago, I discovered we had quite a decent buffer in our checking account. It has always been a lofty goal… … Read more
Hello! Here is a post from my wonderful sister who blogs over at FITnancials. She is getting ready to leave for the summer for a volunteer trip in Peru. I’m a proud sister! Also, don’t forget to enter the $100 cash giveaway at the end! Hello everyone! My name is Alexis and I’m the blogger… … Read more
Hey everyone! Today, I have a great guest post from Stephanie Schill. Stephanie is the creator of the personal finance blog WynningInLife.com. A lifetime saver and self-proclaimed shameless couponer, she is passionate about spending consciously and saving intentionally. When not writing she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Nick and their daughter Wynn. Below… … Read more
One of my top goals in life is to reach financial independence. I technically want to be financially independent as well as an early retiree, but to make this post simple we will mainly talk about becoming financially independent. Financial independence is when you earn enough income passively (such as through rental real estate or dividend income) to cover… … Read more
Today, I have a fun article from a reader. Mrs. Picky Pincher is the blogger and money-saving maven at Picky Pinchers. She writes about living the good life while paying off $225,000 of debt. Below is her story. Enjoy! I’ve always been bad at math. I remember sobbing my eyes out in fourth grade because… … Read more
7 Health Care Sharing Ministries: Why One of Them Might Be Right for You is a guest post from Jacquelyn Pica. Health care is one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics in the country. It can be expensive and confusing, and — if we’re being honest — feel hopeless at times. The high costs… … Read more
If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not you will find an excuse.” ― Anonymous As a financial writer, I hear a lot of reasons for why a person can’t pay off debt, save more money, retire, travel more, and so on. While some of these are legitimate reasons and… … Read more
Today, I have a post from a new blog friend of mine. As you all know, I’m all about being as positive as you can be, especially when it comes to your financial situation. Thinking about the negatives just holds you back and wastes your time. It’s much better to move forward, create a game plan… … Read more
