Whether you intend to sell your house or you want to remain in it for the rest of your life, home improvement projects are a good thing. The right project can give you a higher resale value and enhance the beauty and your enjoyment of your home. Plus, if you’re the do-it-yourself type of person, …
When I got serious about getting out of debt, I tried just about everything to make extra money. But we had so much debt! Our income barely covered our minimum monthly payments. So, I did a Google search for best weekend jobs for extra money. I tried everything from surveys and getting paid for watching …
When it comes to making dinner, I never know what to cook. I’ve tried doing a weekly meal plan before, but got tired of eating the “same old thing.” So, I’m trying again with a new quick and easy meal plan. What is Meal Planning? Meal planning is writing down what you plan to eat …
Our finances are a mess. Last November, we had everything go wrong at the same time and it drained our emergency fund. And when I say everything, I mean it — the garage door opener, furnace, hot water heater, and more. It was brutal. And then I was let go from my job. Womp womp …
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Earning money is no easy feat. Unless you were born with a silver spoon or hit the lottery by some miracle, it entails putting in hard work and lots of hours. Previously here on Early Morning Money, we outlined a few ways to make a quick buck, like selling your extra belongings and trading your …
I love printables. I’m always looking for new ways to get organized, save time, and increase productivity. When life is busy, free printables are a great way to keep your household running smoothly. Plus, having one place to keep everything like meal plans, grocery lists, daily cleaning checklists, the school calendar and your budget makes …
Saving money on groceries is one of the quickest ways to get your spending under control. If you’re like me, your grocery budget is the “wildcard” category, and you’re never sure how it’ll shake out at the end of the month. Even though I always have the best of intentions, life is busy and stressful. …
The first of the year is the perfect time for new beginnings. You get a fresh start to do whatever you’ve always dreamed of and to be the person you always wanted to be. Though I’ve never been much for new year’s resolutions, there’s something about January that fills me with hope. Maybe it’s the …
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I’m usually not the type to make a new year’s resolution. Mostly because I never seem to follow through on any of the promises I make to myself, I gave up on setting new goals for the new year long ago. But this year past year has been an extremely challenging year for us financially. …
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Life happens whether we’re ready for it or not. And when it rains it pours, right? When everything breaks at once, it’s important to keep your long-term financial goals in mind when finding solutions to your short-term problems. Since our goal is to eliminate debt and find financial freedom, using credit cards to pay for …
