The other day I was going over our monthly expenses, and realized we were overspending in a few areas. Nothing major, but enough to catch my attention. It reminded me that it’s crucial to stay on top of our monthly budget. I took a few simple steps and instantly decrease our monthly expenses by $60+. That’s …
Frugal Living
My husband and I have some big financial goals that we’re working towards this year. I’ll be honest, some days I get really excited about accomplishing our goals. But other days, I feel like we’re stuck and going nowhere. If you’ve ever worked on paying off debt or saving a large sum of money, you …
As I mentioned earlier this year, my husband and I have big financial goals for 2016. We sat down to make sure we were on the same page and to hash out some details. I find that finances can be a sticky subject amongst couples. Although we’ve always combined our income and never kept financial secrets …
It’s finally yard sale season! I’m typically the one doing the shopping, but this year I plan on having a yard sale of my own. My first yard sale was an absolute DISASTER! I remember I only had one table to place items on, so most items wound up on the ground on top of blankets …
This blog post was written as part of a sponsored program for State Farm®. All views expressed are entirely my own. While in my mid 20s, I decided to enroll in college and pursue a business degree. I was a mother of two young children, working a demanding full-time job while managing the home. Although …