I’ve always loved setting goals. There’s something about purchasing a new planner, laying out the entire year, and then putting the plan in action that brings me a lot of joy. After 2020, though, I didn’t feel the same way. Like many others I’ve spoken with, I ended the year
Chloe is a work from home mom and writer obsessed with all things budget-friendly. She not only spends time looking for the best bargains but also learning how to manage her family’s finances! When she’s not wrangling her four girls, she’s spending time trying new coffee huts and taking too
Chloe is a work from home mom and writer obsessed with all things budget-friendly. She not only spends time looking for the best bargains but also learning how to manage her family’s finances! When she’s not wrangling her four girls, she’s spending time trying new coffee huts and taking too
Chloe is a work from home mom and writer obsessed with all things budget-friendly. She not only spends time looking for the best bargains but also learning how to manage her family’s finances! When she’s not wrangling her four girls, she’s spending time trying new coffee huts and taking too
Experts recommend five major home maintenance projects that should be performed annually to help cut costs and maintain that budget. Doing so can help keep your house safe and offset maintenance and repair costs in the future. It might not seem like it, but it’s true – spring maintenance is
People seem to be firmly in one camp during tax season: it’s either the hardest time or the best time of the year. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who get a refund back yearly, you’re likely in the “best time” category. But, for many people, what seems
Heating ranks high as one of the biggest costs during the winter months. While having to heat your house is unavoidable in most areas of the United States, there are some steps you can take that will help you save money on heating costs. Take Advantage of Sunlight While the
I’m a big fan of goals, especially business goals. Last year at this time I began to put together my goals for 2019. I worked with a core team of people to determine what was feasible for my business. Then, I set my financial goals way above what I ever
So, you overspent on Christmas gifts and now you’ve found yourself in a sticky situation. With credit card bills rolling in, you may be wondering how you’re going to tackle all of them without putting a huge burden on yourself. Don’t worry, if you spent too much on Christmas, you
Everyone loves the consistency of family traditions from year to year, but what happens when those traditions threaten to exceed your holiday budget? In my opinion – that means it’s time to start new ones. Give one of these frugal holiday traditions a try with your family this year. Tip:
It’s easy to overspend around the holidays. I know that when I’m armed with wishlists from kids and family members, I have a hard time avoiding the shopping frenzy that seems to take place every time I leave the house. After all, those sales are tempting and who doesn’t need
Once you start a family, you want nothing more than to protect everyone in it. Ironically, one of the best ways to protect our family is by planning for the worst, and over half of American parents don’t even have a will in place. I know, I know – you