As you think of buying a home, you may have visions of a white picket fence and a front-yard tree perfect for a tire swing—complete with a bird’s nest full of warbling babies. And shiplap as far as the eye can see, thanks to Joanna Gaines. We don’t want to burst your dream home bubble.Continue reading “The True Cost of Owning a Home”
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How to Save for a Vacation in 6 Easy Steps
Ahhhhh. Vacation. The time to get away from it all, sleep in a different bed, eat food someone else makes, and see new sites. It’s fun. It’s relaxing. It’s budget-busting. Hold up! Wait a minute on that last one, because it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to—and you shouldn’t—overspend or go into debtContinue reading “How to Save for a Vacation in 6 Easy Steps”
How to Pay Off Debt Faster Than Ever
Almost three out of four Americans say they’re burdened with debt.1 Whether or not you’re part of the majority here, it’s clear debt is quite common. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Besides, who wants to be common? Who wants to feel burdened? That’s what debt does. It holds you back from excellence, from achievingContinue reading “How to Pay Off Debt Faster Than Ever”
12 Things Dad Taught Us About Money
Want to hear a money-related dad joke? (The answer is always yes.) Anyone who thinks talk is cheap must not be paying his teen’s phone bill. Want another? (Of course.) You’re spending so much money on coffee each month, it looks like your budget got mugged. Mugged. Get it? Oh man. But seriously, dads give usContinue reading “12 Things Dad Taught Us About Money”
The Basics of Financial Planning
Do you wonder what you should do to get your financial planning ducks in a row? If you answered yes, then you’re going to love all the info on the basics of financial planning this article brings. From budgets to estate plans. From insurance to proven money management plans. We have it all. And, onceContinue reading “The Basics of Financial Planning”
How to Get the Raise You Want
Getting a root canal, going on a blind date, and asking for a raise. What do these three things have in common? They make the majority of us super uncomfortable. While this article isn’t going anywhere near those first two things, that last one—we can help you there! We know you work hard for your money. AndContinue reading “How to Get the Raise You Want”
How to Save Money: 20 Simple Tips
You work hard for your money; it should work hard for you. And while intentionality is quite the hot word these days, it’s really the key to making your dollars put forth that extra effort. Being intentional is how to save more money (and spend less!) each month. Because you know the money isn’t really the muscle,Continue reading “How to Save Money: 20 Simple Tips”
Retirement Savings: How to Boost Your Investments
Retirement can seem like tomorrow’s problem. But that kind of thinking will leave you working hard for your money—for the rest of your life. Properly saving for retirement now gets you on the path to golden years of glory. You can boost your investments and make retirement savings the priority it deserves to be. Just follow theseContinue reading “Retirement Savings: How to Boost Your Investments”
How to Win With Money in 7 Baby Steps
Step one: Never spend money again. Boom. Done. Just kidding! Lucky for you, that’s not the direction of this article. We can show you how to get ahead with your money in just 7 Baby Steps using a plan by money expert Dave Ramsey. So grab an extra pair of socks, friends, because we’re aboutContinue reading “How to Win With Money in 7 Baby Steps”
113 Best Side Hustle Ideas to Make Money
A big reason that I started blogging was to help people learn about different ways to make extra money. We talk a lot about all of the different ways to make extra money, from just simple gigs on the side to launching full-blown startups (and everything in between). Obviously, earning extra money is something that canContinue reading “113 Best Side Hustle Ideas to Make Money”
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