Have you ever wanted to just get in the car and explore? I recently wrapped up a bucket list including things I want to do over the next few years and one of them was a cross-country road trip. Coincidentally, …
It’s tax season! Nearly 8 out of 10 Americans get tax refunds according to CNN. A tax refund can feel like a giant payday for some people. Sometimes a tax refund is just money you overpaid the government. Sometimes, tax …
Last year I shared on this blog that my husband and I became homeowners which is a goal I’ve had for some time now. I also mentioned that we’ll be spending much more money as homeowners than we were renting. …
Have you ever thought about banking online? I switched to an online bank a few years ago and never looked back. Online banking is convenient and it’s often more affordable. Most online banks don’t charge nearly as many fees that …
This time of year is often all about relationships with Valentine’s Day being right around the corner. However, another important relationship you should consider working on is your relationship with money. Your relationship with money is important because you handle …
It’s interesting, the only time of year when giving is heavily promoted is the holidays. People often overspend and get into debt around this time of year so it can often make the giving experience seem negative or not worth …
2018 and came and gone. The holidays are all over and we just took down our decorations about two weeks ago. Then, I realized the harsh truth that tax season is among us. Most people either love or hate tax …
So we’ve bitten the bullet and decided to become an Airbnb host. So many people are renting out space in their homes or even their entire home. I used to think that hosting with Airbnb wouldn’t be possible for us since …
We love to celebrate birthdays in my family. Kids’ birthday parties seem to get more and more glamorous over the years. I remember watching My Super Sweet Sixteen as a teenager and I was floored to see how much parents …
Your washer breaks down and you need a new one. Or in my case, the furnace is near the end of it’s life and you need to replace it soon. A brand new furnace can run anywhere from $600 to …
