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Real Life Family Finance Stories
Sarah Brumley

Real Life Family Finance: An Unemployed Merchandizer

Sometimes we find ourselves in family life, struggling to maintain a budget, and think we are the only ones out there dealing with similar issues. I mean, it’s easy to look at the neighbor across the street with the new truck, your best friend who is excited to spend money

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8 line items all successful budgets should have
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

8 Line Items All Successful Budgets Should Have

I’m going to keep this short and sweet today as I know you are likely busy putting the finishing touches on the holiday planning, but I want to give you a few things to consider as we head toward a new month and, depending on the goals you have, a

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inspire your goals
Tools + Resources
Sarah Brumley

Inspiring Your Goals: Blogs, Books, and More

As we head toward a New Year (it’s coming up quick) and start to envision what our goals and dreams are for 2019, I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few blogs and books that I’ve found inspiring when it comes to my goals in

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15 ways to effectively destroy your budget
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

15 Ways to Effectively Destroy Your Budget

Although there are probably an unlimited number of ways you can destroy your budget, I’ve decided to dedicate today’s post to just fifteen of the ones I deem to be the most effective. Method 1: Underestimating the Power of ATM Fees If you use your debit card on a regular

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how to keep pets and your budget
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How To: Pets and Your Budget

Having a pet can be a really special experience for the whole family. Pets become best friends and family and they depend on us to care for them, despite where our finances might sit this week. That’s why I believe it’s so important to first and foremost make sure you

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are you saying yes and no to the right things
Financial Goals
Sarah Brumley

Are You Saying Yes and No to the Right Things?

I’d just like to mention that January 1 is coming. I don’t know about you but, for me, January 1 is typically filled with feelings of apprehension and regret. Apprehension because I’ve likely set a goal or made a resolution that is going to be tough to meet and I

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Real Life Family Finance Stories
Sarah Brumley

Real Life Family Finance: A Massage Therapist

Sometimes we find ourselves in family life, struggling to maintain a budget, and think we are the only ones out there dealing with similar issues. I mean, it’s easy to look at the neighbor across the street with the new truck, your best friend who is excited to spend money

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ultimate gift guide for kids
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids

Please note that this page contains affiliate links. These involve no extra cost to you, but may result in me receiving a small commission – for which I am very grateful! Learn more here. The Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids I don’t know about you, but I can hardly wait to

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Real Life Family Finance Stories
Sarah Brumley

Real Life Family Finance: Airplane Mechanic and Stay at Home Mom

Sometimes we find ourselves in family life, struggling to maintain a budget, and think we are the only ones out there dealing with similar issues. I mean, it’s easy to look at the neighbor across the street with the new truck, your best friend who is excited to spend money

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how to cope when income doesn't cover your necessities
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How To Cope When Income Doesn’t Cover Your Necessities

I’m not sure that there is anything worse than adding up all of your expenses and recognizing that you don’t make enough to pay the bills you have that are necessary for housing, food, and transportation. If you’ve already cut your extra expenses (find out how to do that HERE),

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no spend month
Monthly Challenges
Sarah Brumley

I Survived the No Spend Challenge! (And You Can, Too!)

Can I just say how excited I am that it is FINALLY the end of this No Spend Month? I mean, I don’t think October has ever seemed as long as this one did! At the beginning of the month, Andrea (from Saving Joyfully) and I embarked on a No

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