Too Many Bills and Not Enough Income? Here’s the Solution

Too Many Bills and Not Enough Income? Here’s the Solution

As a personal finance blogger, I like to ask my readers what their biggest financial problems are so that I can provide useful content to them. When I ask all of you what your biggest financial challenges are, the most common answer is this: too many bills and not...
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...
How to Go to the Gym For Under $5 Per Month

How to Go to the Gym For Under $5 Per Month

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and join a gym? Ironically, you may have another resolution about getting your financial life together.  Joining a gym that costs $100/month and looks more like a luxury spa might not be conducive to that goal....
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...