Why Suze Orman is Wrong About Money

Why Suze Orman is Wrong About Money

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I’m a HUGE Dave Ramsey fan. Reading his book The Total Money Makeover shifted my perspective about money and changed my life.  A few years after finding Dave, my husband and I have paid off over...
The One Skill You Need to Master to Get Out of Debt

The One Skill You Need to Master to Get Out of Debt

The average American household carries over $130,000 in debt.  Contrast that with the median household income of just over $59,000, and it’s quite clear that many Americans are living well beyond their means. Your typical adult pays $280/month on her student...
The Best Things to Buy at HomeGoods – And The Worst

The Best Things to Buy at HomeGoods – And The Worst

I LOVE HomeGoods. My husband and I are planning to buy our first home in a few months, and there are tons of things we’ll need to buy for our home. Luckily, we discovered HomeGoods…where we can find plenty of high quality items for a super low price!...
5 Terrible Money Habits Keeping You Broke

5 Terrible Money Habits Keeping You Broke

Many of us set New Year’s resolutions about saving money this year, but 80% of resolutions are abandoned by February.  Like it or not, most of the financial choices we make in life are based on habits rather than thoughtful consideration. Here are some of the most...