Holiday Gift Guide for Bookworms

Holiday Gift Guide for Bookworms

On a cold winter day, there’s nothing better than curling up with a warm blanket and a good book. Some bookworms might like to receive a book as a holiday gift, but others may prefer not to. Maybe they like to choose their own books or perhaps you’ll...
Visiting Chicago on a Budget? Everything You Need to Know

Visiting Chicago on a Budget? Everything You Need to Know

My husband and I recently took a spontaneous road trip to Chicago to celebrate our four year wedding anniversary and paying off Ben’s last student loan. As the third largest city in the US, there are tons of fun things to do in Chicago.  It was my first time in...
How I’ve Earned $810.01 in Gift Cards & Cash Back

How I’ve Earned $810.01 in Gift Cards & Cash Back

My husband and I are currently on a four year spending ban while we pay off $127,000 of debt. Whenever we receive gift cards for fun things like going to the movies or out for dinner, we really appreciate this. We’ve been working on hard on paying off debt and...
The Money Mindsets That are Keeping You Broke

The Money Mindsets That are Keeping You Broke

The first step toward creating a better financial future is to change your mindset.  When you think about money, what comes to mind first? Do you think about the student loans you still have or the bills you can barely afford to pay? Most of us have many negative...