How I Lost 35 Pounds While Completely Broke

How I Lost 35 Pounds While Completely Broke

When I was in high school, I only weighed 110 pounds. During college, grad school, and my early 20’s, I continually put on more and more weight. Eventually my weight hit a number I never thought I’d see. I was scared. I knew if I didn’t make some...
4 Surprising Minimalism Myths You Need to Stop Believing

4 Surprising Minimalism Myths You Need to Stop Believing

My husband and I are both minimalists, but you might not guess that if you didn’t know us very well. Our fridge is completely covered with photos, I will gladly accept free t-shirts, and my husband has at least 20 different towels that he uses to clean his car. These...
Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

If you aren’t familiar with Dave Ramsey, you probably haven’t heard of his “seven baby steps”. Dave’s seven step financial plan has helped millions of Americans to break free of debt and achieve financial freedom. The seven baby steps are: Save 1,000 emergency fund....
Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget

Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget

The first step to getting your financial life together is to create a budget. Many people have no idea where their money is going. How can you reach your financial goals if you have no clue what you’re spending your money on? A budget is “telling your...
Cheap Car Insurance for College Students

Cheap Car Insurance for College Students

Drivers under the age of 25 pay some of the highest costs for car insurance of any age group. Most college students are on a tight budget, so the last thing you want to do is spend a fortune on car insurance each month. Here are some tips for keeping your monthly car...
The College Graduate’s Guide to Buying a Car

The College Graduate’s Guide to Buying a Car

Is there anything more special than college graduation? Throwing caps in the air. Endless parties. Long, nostalgic talks about all the good times with friends. And then reality hits, and financial obligations begin to sink in. As you move away from campus and biking...