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Budgeting is hard for everyone. Seriously, it's not just you. I'm a former Accountant, and we've been actively budgeting for a decade, and it's still hard for me. So don't for a second think that Continue reading...
I'm not just a homeschool mom to three kiddos. I also happen to be a fur mom to two dogs and one feisty barn cat. My family knows firsthand how much of a struggle it can be to pay for pet expenses. Continue reading...
Recently on Instagram, I asked what my follower's number one financial concern was. And an overwhelming majority said "saving money." Which, to be honest, surprised me. I figured "food costs" or Continue reading...
Money stress is real. According to an NBC survey, over 75% of Americans are concerned about money and feeling the strain of money-related stress. So how do we get over money stress? How do we protect Continue reading...
Anytime someone hears how old my car is, they get uncomfortable. Like, "How can you drive that? Is it safe? Is it reliable?" And the list goes on. I get it. I drive a 2001 Toyota Sequoia with over Continue reading...
In last week's post, I talked about closing the gap between our income and expenses. And in that email I talked about cutting and reducing expenses. But this week, I want to expand a little more on Continue reading...
In my opinion, there's nothing worse than realizing that there's a massive gap between your income and your expenses. And the truth is, this is more common than most want to admit if you've ever had Continue reading...
As a mom of three, I know how hard trying to survive summer with your kids can be. No matter the age of your kids, summer can be hard. From the heat to the boredom to the lack of routine, things can Continue reading...
A reporter friend asked me, "What is the single best thing you and your husband did that set you on the road to succeed financially?" And hands down, that answer is becoming consumer Continue reading...
If you've been following me on Instagram for a while, you know that my family of five (along with a dog or two) are avid campers. We love nothing more than being out in the middle of nowhere. No Continue reading...
