Boomerang Kids Don’t Have it Easy
Something exciting recently happened – I shared my journey to debt freedom on The Penny Hoarder (the most popular personal finance website on the internet). Sharing my story on PH was a dream come true, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled that they accepted my...
Ridiculous Wedding Etiquette Rules that Need to Change
When I was planning my wedding, I was amazed by how many strict, deeply-ingrained wedding etiquette rules still exist today. Despite the fact that couples have become less traditional than they were in the past (many live together before marriage and have no need for...
How Much of Personal Finance is Luck?
I’m going to say something that might irritate some personal finance bloggers: A sizable portion of your net worth is based on luck. Some of the best financial “decisions” I’ve made in my life were simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. And...
My Personal Finance Aha Moment
The following blog post is part of The Road to Financial Wellness blog tour. The Road to Financial Wellness is a three-month, grassroots campaign promoting financial empowerment on a national level and encourages people to pursue their dream lifestyle. Find out more...
How We are Preparing Financially for a Pug Puppy
*Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I’m breaking my spending ban…in an enormous way. In June, the hubby and I are adopting an adorable pug puppy named Herbie! This was one of the biggest decisions we’ve made together as a married couple, and you can...
Why I’m Breaking My Three Year Spending Ban
I’m breaking my three year spending ban in an enormous way… my hubby and I are adopting a pug puppy in June. We both adore pugs, and we’ve wanted to adopt one for a long time. Our original plan was to wait a few years until all of our student loans are paid off and...
How to Eat Clean on a Tight Budget
Several months ago, I decided to lose 50 pounds (and I’ve lost 35 so far!). I was sick and tired of gaining more and more weight. I knew that if I didn’t make some major changes to my lifestyle, I would keep putting on the pounds. started exercising 5-7 times per...
No, I Don’t Want to Join Your Pyramid Scheme
My husband and I are working on paying off six figures of debt in just three short years – on entry-level salaries. Living frugally only goes so far – we can scrimp like crazy and be frugal weirdos, but at a certain point, it’s impossible to save more. We can only...
Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Wedding Venue
Did you know that the average wedding in the U.S. costs a whopping $30,000? By far the most expensive part of the wedding is the venue. Even more “affordable” locations may charge thousands of dollars for venue rentals. If you want to drastically reduce the cost of...
3 Bizarre Ways to Save Over $2,000/Year
My husband and I are paying off $117,000 of student loan debt in just three years – on entry-level salaries. This goal is nearly impossible, and it requires an extreme approach to frugality. As Dave Ramsey says, “When you find yourself in a radical mess, you need to...