Debt Snowball Video Tutorial
No matter where you are in your budgeting efforts, getting on top of any outstanding debt is a critical piece to the puzzle. Check out my debt snowball video tutorial to help you succeed as you move forward and grab…
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How to Have a Low-Cost Cookout (Without Ruining the Budget)
Who doesn’t love a good cookout? Amazing food, a time to hang out with your friends, and fun summer memories that you’ll cherish for the rest of the year. But being the host to a cookout can really add up…
How to Prevent that Bonus From Destroying Your Budget
So, you got a bonus. Whether it was a bonus for all of the hard work you did last year, a payout from your financial investments, or a stimulus check, it probably feels really exciting. But it might also feel…
How To Use a Savings Fund and Why You Absolutely Should
When Justin and I first started out on our journey to better our finances, we really struggled with inconsistent expenses. Honestly, it took us over a year to figure out what they were, but those quarterly, biannually, and annual expenses…
How to Save for Emergency Medical Expenses
We’ve had seven doctor appointments and two emergency room visits over the past two months. Not to mention, I’m going to start earning frequent flier miles at our local pharmacy. At the time, it’s necessary, right? No one wants to…
How to: Payment Plans and Your Medical Bills
When you are feeling under the weather and have to go to the doctor or, in extreme situations, the hospital, it’s not always clear what the final bill will be when it’s all said and done. Trust me, I understand.…
Tax Refunds: How To Manage The Influx of Cash
There’s nothing like receiving a huge influx of cash into your bank account. It’s exciting, a bit intimidating and, if you aren’t careful, can ruin all of the progress you’ve made to date with regard to your finances. Tax Refunds:…
How to Survive a $100 Grocery Budget
The struggle is real… If you’ve been budgeting for any period of time, it’s likely that you’ve noticed a trend. Specifically, one of the hardest parts of creating a budget and actually sticking to it is setting and keeping a grocery budget.…
How to Navigate Bulk Purchases on a Budget
I grew up in a big family. Seven of us gathered around the table daily and we always had a few extras to feed as well. My mom practically lived at the grocery store, and Costco was a common place…
5 Ways To Embrace Weight Loss on a Budget
Deciding to lose weight is a huge step and can often come with the initial desire to do so, but without the planning needed to sustain it long-term. I should know because 11 years ago my husband and I set…
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…
3 Reasons Not To Give Up Lattes for Financial Success
I’m about to broach a subject that’s likely to make a lot of people squirm. I’d bet that if you are the budgeter in your home, the one responsible for the money, you are flinching a bit regarding the title…