Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more about families relying on credit cards for their emergency savings fund. This is something that scares me as while credit cards may work for some, I believe that emergency savings funds are a better solution for the average person. Whatever emergency fund amount you decide on, it’s better than nothing… … Read more
I’m often asked about the money advice that has helped shape the life I live today. While I still have a lot to learn, I have grown a lot in just the past few years, and part of that comes from following the things I’m sharing with you today. And, I am happier than I… … Read more
In Partnership with TransUnion. Just a few years ago, I had around $40,000 in student loan debt. I hated having my student loan debt hang over my head. I received my first bill for my student loans right after I graduated with my MBA, and it was for several hundred dollars a month for around a… … Read more
Recently, a reader contacted me and told me about how her and her husband paid off around $58,000 of student loan debt in 2 years, all while traveling. Below is their story. Enjoy! I always knew I wanted to travel. Ever since I was a little girl watching enviously as my older sister went abroad… … Read more
Should you pay off debt or invest? This is a common question I receive, and it is a difficult one to answer because every situation is different. You may have students loans, a mortgage, car loans, credit card debt, furniture debt, medical loans, or something else. Whatever your debt may be, I’m sure you are,… … Read more
For some reason, there is a myth out there that living a frugal life means you are living a boring life. Some even believe that if you are frugal then you are a bad parent, a bad person, and a bad friend. If you don’t believe that, I recommend you read the comments on the next frugal… … Read more
This blog post is part of the Pay Down My Debt (PDMD) blog tour, sponsored by US Equity Advantage. PDMD is a solution that accelerates debt payoff and helps consumers monitor their credit and make smarter purchasing decisions. If you’re looking to pay off debt find out how they can help. According to the Motley… … Read more
It’s crazy to think about how much my life and my relationship with money has changed in just a short amount of time. I still remember, quite vividly, struggling with money and living paycheck to paycheck. I remember thinking about how $25 could completely break me, crying over dropping food because I was so stressed… … Read more
Hello! I had the pleasure of meeting Dan and Lindsay McKenzie back at Glacier National Park. When I heard about their new budgeting program I asked if I could share their story with my audience. Dan and Lindsay McKenzie are full-time traveling RVers from Colorado. They have been seeking adventure together for 10 years now and have… … Read more
I recently had to start dealing with debt collectors because of an error with a company that we paid money to. Let me tell you, it was a horrible experience. The bill was for something I had paid a year previous to receiving the letter from the bill collector. Even though it was an error,… … Read more
