Losing your job can be stressful, especially in an uncertain time like we are currently in now. You might be worried about being able to pay your rent/mortgage, pay off your credit card bills, or even just putting food on the table for your family. If you have recently lost your job, you are not …
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You’ve probably seen that 52 week money saving challenge that promises you’ll have over $1,000 saved by the end of the year. It starts easily enough by asking you to save $1 the first week, $2 the next, $3 the week after that, and so on. Sounds great, right? Well, there’s a catch. By the …
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Family vacations are one of the most rewarding and adventuresome ways a family can spend their time together. However, planning a family vacation can be stressful, especially when trying to find a deal. There are no shortage of travel destinations, but not all places are created equal and costs can vary by thousands of dollars. …
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You need a budget. It’s just that simple! And I know you know you need one – otherwise, you wouldn’t be here reading this article. But let’s face it… Budgets suck. Even though they suck, every person, every relationship, every household – even kids! – should have a budget. And, really, I could end this …
I can’t figure out why it costs so much just to live! Even in our rural West Michigan town where the overall cost of living is relatively low, the everyday “necessities” of life can bankrupt the savviest among us. Among the necessary expenses is a home phone. Do people really pay upwards of $30 to $40 …
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As a busy wife and mother, sometimes I struggle with being happy. When you add in the weight of debt, budgeting, and the busyness of life, it seems impossible to be happy when you’re broke. And then I see pictures on Facebook of all the fun my friends are having – vacations, beach trips, new …
How many times have you promised yourself “this is the year I’m going to save more money”? Yet somehow it never happens. Something always comes up! I know it’s hard. Between staying on top of the regular bills and expenses, school fundraisers, and the ever-increasing cost of groceries and gas, it’s almost impossible to set …
This week I have a very special treat for you all. My daughter Nora wanted to contribute to the blog and she wrote this one completely by herself! (Proud mom moment!) She’s 11 years old and in the fifth grade. And she tells me all the time that “you shouldn’t start a sentence with the word …
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As a working mom, the first week back to school is always stressful. We could make it easy and hit up the drive-thru a few nights, but that gets expensive. And when you’re watching your spending… well… that just isn’t an option. With tonight being the school’s open house, I know the start of school …
Today was my daughter’s fourth-grade play. And I missed it because I was at work. I was so heartbroken, I cried. But I have to work because I’ve got bills to pay and a mountain of debt to get though. Being a working mom is hard. How do you balance your financial needs against the emotional …
