Do you want to go on a vacation? Do you know how to save for a vacation? The two go hand in hand! Because vacations can be expensive, many people try to “afford” them by taking on more debt, and this is something I never recommend doing. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, and coming… … Read more
Today, I have a great guest post to share from Alyssa Padgett, author of RVing Across America. Four days after her wedding in 2014, Alyssa and her husband Heath set off on an unconventional honeymoon to all fifty states. They’ve been traveling ever since, now traveling the world with their two young children. You can… … Read more
Yes, you just read the title of this blog post correctly. My student loans are gone and fully paid off! Donezo. Eliminated. Demolished. It seems like just a couple of months ago I published my post about my $38,000 in student loans (scroll down to the bottom of this post if you are interested in how I… … Read more
Now that Memorial Day has passed, the unofficial start of summer is here. With that being said, you will probably see an increase in your electricity bill over the next several months due to increasing temperatures. However, I am here today to help you save money on electricity costs this summer. I’m sure most of… … Read more
I’ve never been a super outdoorsy person, until recently. Having fun does not automatically have to mean spending a lot of money and in fact there are many free activities out there. And sadly enough, this is something that I have just recently come to terms with. My life has changed so much in the… … Read more
Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time for warmer weather, more outdoor activities, farmers markets, picnics, and more! When it’s cold outside, things like stews, soups, and other hearty meals sound good. But, in the summertime, it’s all about those fresh and easy to prepare meals for your summer lunch or dinner…. … Read more
I love the warm summer weather, but it can mean extra spending on traveling, entertainment, and energy costs. To help your budget, I have some great summer money saving tips. The summer has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The sun is out, there is more to do outside, and I… … Read more
Looking to learn how to save money in the summer? Today’s blog post is full of money saving tips for the summer months. School is almost out for children, and the weather is starting to warm up, which means the summer can be the most expensive time of the year for many people. Between paying… … Read more
Today, my friend Jillian, from Mini-Retirements Mastered course and Montana Money Adventures, is sharing a guest post about mini retirements. This subject is something I find to be super interesting and she is definitely the expert at it! Below is her story and advice. Fifteen years ago, I fell in love with my husband and we started planning our… … Read more
I used to have the mindset that you couldn’t have fun unless you spent a lot of money. Life isn’t all about money though, and there are plenty of ways to have fun without going broke. The items/experiences below are not all free (is anything absolutely free anyways?), but they are ways for you to enjoy… … Read more
