Is Being Too Frugal Making You Broke?

Is Being Too Frugal Making You Broke?

I love being frugal.  It’s no secret that I’ll do slightly crazy, extreme things in the name of frugality.  I don’t like to do things halfway and when I commit to something, I go all in. Frugality is no exception. It’s not a surprise then that I’ve been told on more...
How to Make Better Financial Choices

How to Make Better Financial Choices

If you’re reading this blog, you probably want to make better financial choices. In the past, you may have racked up debt, ignored your budget, spent too much money, or made some other questionable decisions related to money.  I’ve been there. A few years...
The Real Reason Why You Can’t Break Your Bad Money Habits

The Real Reason Why You Can’t Break Your Bad Money Habits

Dave Ramsey says that “personal finance is 20% head knowledge and 80% behavior”. In other words, you can know everything you need to know in order to succeed financially, but if you don’t actually do these things, you won’t achieve financial...
20 Smart Ways to Stop Being Broke Right Now

20 Smart Ways to Stop Being Broke Right Now

Are you tired of feeling broke? I’ve been there. Just four years ago, my husband and I were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt.  Now, we’re 100% debt-free! Having no debt payments means our money can go toward things we actually want… like a...
Personal Finance Summarized in 9 Simple Sentences

Personal Finance Summarized in 9 Simple Sentences

If your finances are a mess, the idea of getting your financial life together may seem a bit daunting.  No worries! Fixing your money situation won’t be easy and it’ll take some hard work, but the concepts are actually quite simple.  Personal finance can be summarized...