We’re walking you through everything you need to know about finding a cheap laundromat near me (and you) that’s safe and clean! When it comes to doing our laundry, most of us would prefer to do it at home. But what happens when our machines break down, or we just don’t have a washer/dryer at…
If you’re looking to spend less, these 10 bullet journal expense trackers can make it a lot easier for you! Keeping track of your spending can be challenging. That’s why I’m excited to share with you a way that helps you be more organized with tracking your spending, and it’s actually fun! It probably won’t…
A minimalist capsule wardrobe can save time, frustration, and money! Find out how to start yours! Every morning I stood in my closet for what seemed like forever, just blankly staring at stuff, and then I grabbed the same shirt I wore a few days ago; it wasn’t dirty, it was fine. Sound familiar? When I…
Here are the top 10 reasons to save money (and yes, you should start today! I love to save money! No, I’m not Scrooge McDuck, who likes to save for the sake of saving. I like to have a little bit of fun with it too! Sure, I am responsible; we have a 9-month emergency…
Figuring out how to save money from salary shouldn’t be so hard! Here are 5 easy things you can do to save more! Saving money from your budget gets a bad rap. People see it as deprivation, boring, lame. But in actuality, saving money means freedom. Seriously, that’s exactly what it means! When you save…
We’re diving into all the details of your most important bank account, your emergency fund! Everyone keeps talking about emergency funds and how you HAVE TO have one. As you’re talking with your friends, it seems that they already have it together, they sound so confident. You sink a bit lower in your seat because…
How the average American can save $1,155 a year by not paying credit card interest rate fees! Here’s how! Check yo’ self! Yeah, you heard me! Let’s check your interest rates on your credit cards! Time to PARTY! No party? Oh, okay. Uh, where was I? Interest rates can kill you, albeit a slow and…
How asking 4 simple questions can eliminate the guilt of spending money. There are some things that I spend my money on that you may think frivolous, unnecessary, or just plain wasteful. That’s fine, and I mean it. We are each individuals, with unique families and lives. Things will naturally be different. I know that…
Actionable steps to keep your motivation for saving money strong and in full effect! If you’re reading this, that means that you’ve already committed to saving money, but maybe you’re finding it harder than expected. Whatever you are stuffing that piggy bank for, you know that road will be long, even a bit bumpy. You…
Knowing your real hourly wage is the shockingly simple way to slash your spending! In TV & movies, you see people scoff at spending $300 on dinner. “Oh, that ain’t nothing! I make $300 an hour consulting!” Goodie for them. However, you know they’re not keeping $300. You wonder, how much do they actually take…
How Having a Thrifty Lifestyle Can Open Up Your Spending Possibilities Everybody has their weakness, their kryptonite. Things you can’t go without, things that you will spend fat amounts of money on. Yet there may be things that you could totally go without if you tried. Things that you don’t even register, such as paying…
Saving money has never been easier than with sinking funds! One of my family’s favorite things to do is to go on vacation! A weekend at the beach, a trip to Walt Disney World, or wherever. We can do it even though we’re certainly not rich, and no, we don’t make high salaries. But yes,…
Paying yourself first is the most important strategy to help you build wealth It seems that the number one complaint with families who are trying to get ahead financially is that there is never enough money at the end of the month to save. Hands down! That’s the complaint. Yet, little did they know that…