A kitchen renovation. A new car. A trip of a lifetime. What do these things have in common? They are all commonly listed goals that are considered something to save for. When it comes to the larger things in life, whether it be an event (i.e. Christmas), an item (a new furnace) or an experience… Read more
Frugal Living
Best 5 Money Challenges To Improve Your Finances
We all strive to master our money in one way or another. Think about it, who doesn’t want to have control over their finances? while getting a grip on your finances takes time and dedication, there is certainly no reason you can’t have fun with the process. The money challenge phenomenon offers ample opportunity for… Read more
6 Healthy Habits That Lead To a Better Credit Score
Each day millions of transactions take place with the help of credit sources. From bank loans to credit cards, we live in a time that provides instant purchase gratification opportunities with borrowed money. While having the use of credit is handy for many purchases and even in a pinch, it is extremely important to manage… Read more
How I Tricked Myself (and My Husband) to Overspend By Thousands
Some people are really protective over what they spend in that they don’t want to let anyone else persuade them to buy something. They may be very skeptical about spending money on new products or services that fall outside of their ‘norm’. I used to be like this, but not I spend based on my… Read more
5 Habits That Are Keeping You Broke
Today I have a guest post from Shountee Turner. I’m sure many of can relate to holding onto bad financial habits but if you ever want to stop being broke, it’s time to ditch them! Target is evil! I’m convinced of it. With pure intentions and a goal set, I arrive for a quick toilet… Read more
How to Use Fortnite V-Bucks to Teach Your Kids About Money
Kids who play Fortnite don’t want allowance anymore, they just want Fortnite V-Bucks. If you have kids and haven’t heard of Fortnite, consider yourself lucky. It’s the most popular video game in the world right now (I’m not exaggerating). It’s basically a survival game. Think about Hunger Games but not so gory. The game usually… Read more