Budgeting Will Set You Free
Budgeting can actually be free-ing. Because when you pay attention to your spending, then YOU control it. Otherwise, I promise, eventually IT will control you. Get ahead of it today. Download this FREE Budgeting Spreadsheet and start managing your money tonight!
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Budgeting
The idea of creating and sticking to a budget probably sounds pretty straightforward when you start the budgeting process. All you have to do is make a plan for where you want your money to go and then stick to it. Sounds pretty simple, right? But you can easily make...
How To Stretch Your Budget When You're Tight On Money
Everyone encounters a time when you have to use budget savers to make the money you have last until it replenishes and the budget resets. It's usually when you’ve decided not to spend any money for a short period (by doing a spending freeze), or there just isn’t...
How To Create A Budget When You Hate Budgeting
When it comes to creating a good budget, sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Here's the thing, a good budget will not only tell your money where to go but help you stay on track, so you don’t overspend. While it is good practice to track your spending...
How To Achieve Big Goals For Your Finances This Year
I know what you're thinking...how to achieve big goals for your finances already seems daunting. Until this point, I had never shared my goals with you. Can you believe it? I started my frugal living journey long ago because I wanted to live a more meaningful life and...
This Is The Time For Planning Your Financial Future Success
How do you go about planning for your financial future? Think back to five years ago. Are you where you wanted to be now? Do you even remember where you wanted to be five years ago? This is perhaps one of life’s hardest questions since a lot can change in just five...
How To Set Realistic Goals You Can Actually Keep This Year
We all know we are supposed to set goals for ourselves, but it always feels like the goals we set never seem to pan out well by the end of the year. I have had my fair share of goal flops over the years, and I learned a secret to why I wasn’t able to effectively set…
How To Start Saving For A House Down Payment Now
You may not be thinking about buying a house for a few years, but a down payment on a house could end up being thousands of dollars. If you’ve already started thinking about saving up for a down payment, you might feel just a little overwhelmed. Unlike retirement, the...
How To Find The Keys To Financial Success This Year
Do you have the keys to financial success this year? I love January because It feels like we've begun a fresh new start to the new year. As I pack up the Christmas decorations it just feels like I'm preparing to begin a new chapter and I get excited for what will...
How To Create A Better Personal Finance Strategy This Year
We’ve all used the excuse of “I don’t have enough money” when creating a personal finance strategy. I've been there myself, so I know where you’re coming from. It feels like no matter how much we plan there is never enough time or money to do all the things we want to...
How to Earn Extra Money by Reading Books
How to Earn Extra Money Reading Books You Love Are you a bookworm who loves diving into captivating stories and exploring new worlds through literature? What if we told you that you could turn your passion for reading into a lucrative source of income? Yes, you read...
How To Set SMART Financial Goals That Matter To You
The thrill of the new year might be starting to wear off, and now you might begin to question those SMART financial goals that you set back in January. Those extra hundreds you were putting into savings might not last much longer, and you might start to feel like the...
How To Make Your $500 Grocery Budget Feed Your Family
Feeding an entire family isn't always easy, and it can get so pricey that food ends up being where a good portion of your monthly grocery budget goes. It definitely doesn't have to be this way. You may not be eating like kings and queens if you reduce your grocery...
Comprehensive Guide: Making Money through Garage Sale Best Sellers
Are you looking to make money by selling items at garage sales? Garage sales can be a lucrative business if you know what garage sale items are the best sellers, how to source inventory, attract customers, and maximize profits. In this comprehensive guide, we will...
Hidden Gems in Plain Sight: The Most Valuable Books to Look for at Thrift Stores
Thrift store shopping has become increasingly popular over the years, and for good reason. Not only is it an eco-friendly way to shop by giving pre-loved items a new home, but it can also be a great way to discover hidden gems. Did you know that there are even...
The Most Common Budgeting Challenges {And How To Overcome Them}
Budgeting can be tricky, especially in the beginning. Persistence, planning, and determination are the keys to overcoming budget challenges. Here are some budgeting challenges that you may face and how to overcome them: 1. Not Knowing Where to Start Trying to...