Do you ever wonder how working moms get through the day? Being a parent is hard but fulfilling work and so is working full time, running a blog and building a successful freelance writing side hustle. Yet and still, I’ve taken on the challenge of doing it all and pushing myself to exceed the original… Read more
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Non-Traditional Housing Options to Consider
As housing prices rise throughout the U.S., more and more Americans who desire to become homeowners are burdened with large and lengthy mortgages. Earlier this year, CBS News indicated median housing prices have risen by at least 17.3 percent from 2012-2014. Despite the price of homes increasing, the U.S. median weekly wage has only increased… Read more
Side Hustles Explored: Becoming a Mystery Shopper
Your monthly money doesn’t have to be limited to a set amount. If you often wonder: If only I could make more money or I had a better job that paid me more money, then it might be time for you to establish a side hustle. I’ve committed to talking about a different profitable side hustle… Read more
Second Quarter Goals Check In For 2015
We’re just about halfway through the year so that means it’s time to check in with my annual goals after the second quarter. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. I know I’m trying to before it’s gone and it’s back to cold weather again in the Midwest. It’s scary to think that… Read more
My New Save Half Budget
I’ve been budgeting for a while now and what I find interesting is how we all create budgets to stay organized and on track, but life is never so clear and predicable. Things happen, circumstances change, and mistakes are made. It’s all a part of life. The key to effective budgeting is being realistic, keeping… Read more
May Budget Review
May is over and it’s finally summer! Lately I’ve been realizing that time will really pass you by if you don’t stop and take in everything as it happens. It’s a bit crazy that we’re almost half way done with this year. May was an eventful month as usual, since we’re almost ready to move… Read more
What I Learned in 6 Months of Blogging
I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for six months already! Soon enough it will be a year and knowing that I have so many ideas and goals for this blog, it’s safe to say I’m definitely here to stay. I started this little blog in December because I knew I had a lot to share,… Read more
April Budget Review
Wow, what a month! April was a great month. Not just because I made huge debt repayment and savings strides, but also because nothing seriously bad happened. It was a nice mellow and fun month to say the least. We celebrated Ray’s birthday (hence the larger dining out total), wrapped up my staycation, made progress… Read more
Putting My Health First: Liberty HealthShare Review
As obsessed as I am with achieving financial stability and financial freedom, I cannot put those goals above my health. It’s important to put my health first. And I think all of us could benefit from regular checkups and putting our mental and physical well-being at the top of our list. And that’s what insurance… Read more
Money Smart Week: How to Not Go Broke When Paying Off Your Debt
In honor of Money Smart Week 2015, I’ll be posting my best tips and resources on the blog Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week followed by a special roundup of my favorite personal finance posts on Saturday. If you’ve never heard of Money Smart Week, have you been living under a rock it’s a public… Read more