As a personal finance blogger, I am ashamed to admit this. I’ve been saying this for years but now I plan on getting serious about this. The truth is… We don’t have any life insurance. We used to have a small amount paid for by our previous employers, but that was almost two years ago… … Read more
Hello! Here’s how Sarah DeShaw and her husband paid off $189,000 in student loans in 4.5 years. Please enjoy this debt payoff story. Learning how much student debt my husband had was one of those moments in life that is absolutely seared into my memory. We were on the beach. I was 20, he was… … Read more
Hello! I have partnered with Rakuten in today’s holiday shopping tips blog post. Don’t forget to enter the easy $100 giveaway at the end as well. Did you know that there’s an easy way to get $40 cash back this holiday shopping season? Yes, there is! And, it could not be any easier. If you… … Read more
High yield savings accounts are a great way to grow your savings, but most people have their money in accounts with low rates. Unfortunately, that means many of you are losing out on some easy cash! If you’re like most people, you probably don’t even know what interest rate you’re getting on your checking and… … Read more
Hey everyone! I have an update to share from a reader named Nichole. She first shared her story in August of 2021 about how she went from -$20,000 to a six-figure savings by 26 years old. Today, she is sharing her story on how she bought a house and has a low monthly payment. The… … Read more
Have you heard about Jerry Insurance? Jerry compares quotes to get you the best car insurance rates fast, and my Jerry Insurance review is going to explain how it all works. When was the last time you shopped around for car insurance? What about when you last shopped around for homeowner’s insurance? One of the… … Read more
The following is a partnership with Trust & Will. Do I need a Trust? Lately, I’ve been hearing that question and many other questions about having a Trust. More people should probably have a Trust than you think, as there are many benefits. According to Trust & Will, if you have at least $200,000 worth… … Read more
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
