Shopping for a New Car? Here’s How to Find the Best End of Year Deals
Auto makers have always had a calendar year of their own that rarely if ever, squares with the January to December calendar year observed by the people they hope to count as customers. Model year 2017 cars are already arriving in dealership showrooms. And, though...
3 Things I Still Splurge On While Paying Off Debt
The hubby and I are paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in three years on entry-level salaries. This forces us to live an extremely frugal lifestyle. People often ask me if there is anything I do splurge on. I rarely splurge, but there are a few things I...
10 Best Career and Lifestyle Blogs for Women
There are many negative stereotypes about millennials. We’re often classified as lazy, entitled, and immature. I don’t agree with these stereotypes. Of course, there are a few millennials out there who fit these stereotypes, but there are more who don’t. Many...
5 Strange Things That Happen When You Blog About Personal Finance
I love blogging. It’s interesting, rewarding, and often opens my mind to new and different perspectives that I hadn’t considered in the past. I also enjoy feeling like I’m making a difference in other millennials’ lives. Reading personal finance blogs inspired me...
Side Hustle Series No. 2 – Pet Sitting
Hi guys! I'm excited to share the second post in my "side hustle" series. I've mentioned before that frugality only goes so far - we can scrimp like crazy, but at a certain point, it's impossible to save more money. This is why making more money is a crucial part...
My Unique Bachelorette Party
*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I only promote products that I truly believe in. When I was planning my bachelorette party, I decided I wanted to do something a little different. The typical ideas of bar hopping, pole dancing, or going to a strip...
Frugal Tip: Get a Second Opinion
This summer has been the summer of health scares and unexpected expenses. First, my father-in-law nearly died from a sinus infection that went into his brain (luckily, he pulled through and is doing much better now) and we made an impromptu out-of-state trip to visit...
5 Tips for Traveling on a Budget
We all live busy, stress-filled lives, and sometimes we’re so busy that we forget to give ourselves a break. Research has shown that vacations can help to reduce stress, stave off burnout, strengthen bonds with loved ones, and promote overall well-being. If you’re...
9 Ways to Relieve Muscle Tension When You Can’t Afford a Massage
Over the past couple of months, I’ve experienced frequent muscle tension in the back of my neck, shoulders, and upper back. As much as I’d love to get a massage, I just can’t afford it right now. Instead, I’ve tried numerous other (free!) techniques for muscle...
Which Debt Payoff Method is Better – The Snowball or The Avalanche?
If you don’t know who Dave Ramsey is, you might not be familiar with the concept of the “debt snowball.” So, what the heck does that even mean? A “debt snowball” means paying off your smallest debts first, while making the minimum payments on your larger debts. Once...