Life is filled with reasons to celebrate: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, newborn babies, promotions… it doesn’t matter the time of year, there’s always a reason to spend money. But what happens when you’re living paycheck to paycheck and you’re broke when your anniversary rolls around? How do you celebrate your anniversary on a budget? This time …
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With budgeting being at the top of my “list of things that are important,” I understand they aren’t a priority for everyone. For most people, myself included, having a budget isn’t much fun. But we don’t budget our money because it’s fun – we do it for the financial freedom it brings. What happens when …
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When turning to Google for ideas on wedding gifts, I’m always disappointed with the results. I’m presented with super-expensive options (a $100 french press, anyone?) or DIY solutions that I don’t have the time or skill to accomplish. What I need are practical wedding gifts on a budget. Most people have a wedding registry. Though …
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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to show mom just how much we love her with these easy and affordable gifts for mom. It’s so easy to take our loved ones for granted and moms fall into that category all too often. Our mothers are our first friends, our biggest cheerleader, and the …
How does an extra $1,000 sound? Great, right? With the stress and expenses of everyday life, figuring out how to save money is tough. But it doesn’t have to be! With the help of this $20 Simple Savings Challenge for Couples, you’ll see how easy it is to work with your partner to build big …
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At the top of the year, we found out that we’d be out $1,000 from one of our income sources (bummer) and a few weeks later we were dealt another blow and had to pump an unexpected $2,000 into our rental unit! At this point we had a few choices — sulk, earn some extra cash, or tighten the purse strings.
This isn’t going to be your typical “spring cleaning” article. You see, I’m much too busy to spend a lot of time deep-cleaning my home. I mean, I struggle with the basics of keeping up with the dishes and tackling the “paper clutter monster” that always seems to spiral out of control.
Ever been accused of being greedy? Or being stingy with your money? If you’re on a debt-free journey like me and pinching every penny, it can be tough for outsiders to see your generous heart. But what others sometimes fail to see is that being frugal and sticking to a budget doesn’t make you greedy …
After months (or years!) of paying off debt and saving money, deciding to buy your first home can be one of the most exciting times in your adult life. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for that excitement to be overshadowed by confusion and overwhelm.
Movie night is one of our favorite low-budget date nights. The trouble is, my husband and I often disagree on what movie to watch. Do you have that problem? (Oh, please say we’re not the only ones that can’t agree on a movie to watch! HA!) There’s no question that Andrew and I are different. …
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