by | Feb 15, 2017 | Bills, Budget, Making money, Saving Money
It sounds like an oxymoron, but being poor is actually really expensive. The same principle is true with bad credit. Not only does it make borrowing money more expensive, it can also affect your life in surprising ways. From your cellphone bill to your car insurance,... by | Jan 11, 2017 | Making money
Although we take it for granted, what stock markets do is actually pretty cool. Say you wake up one day and decide you want to own some of Apple—one of the largest companies on earth. Since Apple is a public company, anyone can buy a part of it. You don’t need to have... by | Apr 28, 2016 | Budget, Making money, Making money, Money Mindset, Saving Money
I don’t have an aha! money moment. There’s no life-changing, turnaround moment that put me on track with my finances. That would make for a more interesting story, but the truth is, my parents have always been pretty good with money. They taught me some... by | Feb 25, 2016 | Budget, Making money
Okay, I’ll admit it. There are a lot of things I’m afraid of: cockroaches, roller-coasters, opening a can of biscuits. Most of these are not a big deal. Some fears, though, keep me from progressing and reaching my potential. Those are the fears I’m determined to... by | Jan 21, 2016 | Budget, Making money, Making money, Saving Money
I was excited when Luke Stansfield over at Finance and Forever pitched this guest post idea to me. As a soon-to-be newlywed, I’ll take all the insight I can get about dealing with finances in marriage. I hope you’ll enjoy Luke’s post as much I as I... by | Oct 8, 2015 | Budget, Making money, Money Mindset, Saving Money
It was a Friday night in April. Somewhat serendipitously–but mostly because I was craving cheap drinks and potato skins–my boyfriend and I were planning to go to T.G.I. Friday’s for dinner. But first, I had to do my taxes. The year before, I’d...
Managing your money is like going to the dentist or standing in line at the DMV. Nobody wants to do it, but at some point, it’s inevitable: you need to clean your teeth, renew your license, and manage your money like a grown-up.
