dollarfinance The following is a partnership with SELCO Community Credit Union. All opinions are 100% my own. Believe it or not, preparing for your future and making the most of your present life are compatible pursuits. Really. If you’re skeptical, I get it. I was right there with you once. But even though I’ve been traveling… … Read more
Are you thinking about buying a house? Do you want to avoid common home buying mistakes? I bought my first house when I was only 20 years old. Even though that was a little over 11 years ago, I have looked back many times and wondered how I did it. I made so many first… … Read more
How can I make my financial life better? How do I become financially minimalist? These are excellent questions if you’re interested in learning how to simplify your financial life. We all know that managing your financial life can be overwhelming. Between saving for retirement, paying bills, managing your debt, saving for things in life you… … Read more
The following is a sponsored partnership with Ladder. Ladder has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, and more. So many people skip out on life insurance, because they think it’s too hard and too expensive. According to Life Insurance Awareness Month facts (from September 2017), around half of the people in the U.S…. … Read more
I’ve been working really hard in the evenings and on weekends for the past year to generate extra income to pay off my debt. It’s worked! I’m now only two months from having the entire $38,000 eradicated (I had the same amount as Michelle). Now that I’ve pretty much got my debt in the bag,… … Read more
Are you wanting to learn how to be productive? Are you feeling like you aren’t as productive as you usually are? Or, perhaps life is really busy right now and you want to be able to manage it all better. Many people struggle with how to be productive. We all have lots of things to… … Read more
“I am bored what should I do?” Are you feeling bored? Here is a list of over 100 things to do when bored at home. These ideas may help you feel better, be more productive, make money, save money, have fun, and more. When you’re bored or procrastinating, you may usually just feel like scrolling… … Read more
For many people, following a budget sounds like a headache. Some may also think budgeting means you won’t be able to have fun and enjoy your life. But, that’s not the case at all. Yes, budgets are about discipline, and you will have to say “no” at times. However, if you’re living beyond your means,… … Read more
Hello! Today, I have a great personal finance story to share from a reader, Lisa. Lisa and her husband paid off $80,000 in debt and saved 20% for a down payment on a home in just 6 years. Enjoy! This is our story of how my husband and I managed to pay off $80,000 of… … Read more
Hello! Are you interested in making a big move? Here is how Jill and her family moved to Norway (one of the most expensive places to live), without jobs or dipping into their retirement savings. Enjoy! A lot of people point out (and rightly so) that moving to a low-cost location is one of the… … Read more
