This post is sponsored by Allstate. All opinions are my own. When it comes to having a budget, creating the actual budget isn’t the hardest battle. Yes, taking the time to research and create a budget ist time-consuming. And, I do have a post on how to create a successful budget. But, I find the ... READ the POST
13 Ways to Keep Your Holiday Spending Under Budget
This post is sponsored by Allstate. All opinions are my own. During the holidays it’s easy for spending to get out of control. Between gifts, decorations, and all the other little things (hello holiday-flavored coffee drinks), it adds up! Here are my suggestions of how to save when checking ... READ the POST
How We Live Debt Free
About 2 years ago my husband and I were living with over $70k in debt. This debt was literally looming over us like a black cloud. We KNEW it was there but we didn’t really want to face it. It felt insurmountable and with our monthly bills, we thought we’d NEVER be able to pay it down. But, thanks ... READ the POST
Money-Saving Mom Hacks
Babies are cute. Babies are also expensive. So, today I'm sharing my top hacks for saving money with a baby in the house. Don't buy everything brand new. Honestly, I made this mistake myself when Miles was first born- (rookie mistake). The truth is it's just more convenient to buy ... READ the POST
How To Stop Overspending Once and For All
One of the most common questions I get about saving money, paying off debt, and creating a budget is for advice on how to prevent overspending. In a recent article by CNBC, they cited that millennials have about $42,000 in debt on average, and most of it ISN'T from student loans. That's right, the ... READ the POST
How We Paid Off Over $70k in Debt in 1 Year (a no bullshit guide)
Let's start by rewinding to about 1-1/2 years ago. My husband and I had just moved into a new rental property and decided we wanted this to be our last rental. Next move, we'd buy our forever house. Oh, and we wanted to start a family. Oh, and thanks to credit cards, car loans, and the ever lovely ... READ the POST