Managing your money and paying off debt can feel like a never ending process. And, if you have a long term debt repayment plan, you may find yourself wondering if you can realistically take a vacation without feeling guilty and/or potentially wrecking your financial progress. Whether or not you travel while having debt is a… … Read more
Today, I have a great article from Carrie Willard. Carrie is a homeschooling mom of 7 kids aged 2-18. She encourages moms to simplify the mundane to make more time for the sublime on her blog: Her newest ebook, The Temporary Tightwad, explains how to radically reduce your spending in order to meet a life-changing… Today, … Read more
Is love “enough” for a healthy and happy relationship, especially when it comes to financial troubles? According to CNBC, in a study done by SunTrust Bank, it was found that money is the leading cause of stress in relationships. 35% of all respondents said that money was the primary cause of friction in their relationship…. … Read more
Recently, I decided to start a new series where I interview people who are doing extraordinary things with their lives. First up was JP Livingston, who retired with a net worth over $2,000,000 at the age of 28. Today’s post is about Claudia and Garrett, who paid off a crazy amount of debt and are… … Read more
Learning how to stay focused can be a difficult task, especially in today’s world where there are distractions from all around us – social media, TV, work, family, relationships, and more. This is why understanding and learning how to stay focused is so important. There are many situations in which knowing how to stay focused would… … Read more
Personal finance is my passion, and due to that, I have created a free money management course to help as many people as possible. Master Your Money is a free email course that will help you manage your money better. I’ve included all of the top money management lessons that I can into one great… … Read more
Do you know your net worth? If you don’t, you should. According to the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, only 5% of people know their net worth. That number just seems crazy to me! However, I believe it. There have been many times when someone has told me that they have no idea… … Read more
Wondering what to do when you can’t pay your bills can be a horrible feeling. You may feel stressed, tired, angry, along with 1,000 other emotions. Falling behind on your bills can also impact many areas of your financial life. It may lead to: Late fees Interest charges High interest rates when you need a… … Read more
Are you looking for ways to start improving your credit score? Check your credit score with Credit Sesame for free! Whether you want to believe it or not, your credit score can play a major role in your family’s life. While you shouldn’t go crazy and completely obsess over improving your credit score, it is important… … Read more
They say that right now is a seller’s market, but in my little neighborhood it was definitely a buyer’s market. This made our home sale a little more difficult than what others may be experiencing in the United States but luckily we were still able to get a contract on our home 3.5 months after… … Read more
