Frugal Living

As a mom, I want to spend quality time with my kids without going into debt (have you seen the cost of a movie theater ticket?!). We love to travel, but in-between trips we also like to have fun and enjoy our hometown. One way I try to minimize the costs is by focusing on …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Northwestern Mutual. The opinions and text are all mine. They say necessity is the mother of invention. If I had to apply this to my own life, I would say that it’s spot on. During my twenties I was focused on increasing my income. …

Money issues can run rampant in a marriage. In fact, it can one of the factors that leads an otherwise happy couple to divorce. When my husband and I got married, we were young, broke, and clueless about many things including money. But one thing we agreed on was to be open and honest about our finances. Perhaps …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SunTrust. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m finally coming out of the holiday fog and embracing the new year. To be honest, it wasn’t as busy as previous years. I was able to spend time with my family which included my daughter …

The beginning of the year is a great time to refocus and set personal goals. When it comes to finances, I like to sit down with my husband, set a new budget for the year, and figure out where we need to make changes. Keeping track of your spending is key, if you don’t know …