Erika blogs at Newlyweds on a Budget, covering topics relevant to managing finances for newlyweds and young couples. She focuses on frugal living and trying to live a big life on a small budget.
When I graduated from college, I was pretty broke. I didn’t land a $50K annual salary job straight out of college. And I didn’t understand how I had a college degree, but ended up living with my parents, working four …
A few short months after my husband and I got married, we were drowning in debt. But, we realized we could really use a short weekend getaway to just escape the madness and financial frustration. Of course, the issue with …
With summer around the corner, I’m constantly thinking of ways to enjoy a vacation without completely ruining our family budget. Why do vacations have to be so expensive? Even with the best tips on how to save money on vacation, …
More millennials these days are choosing to not have children. There are lots of reasons why, but one of the main ones on the list is the high cost of raising kids. These financial costs are causing many to abstain from child-rearing. …
In my recent adult years, I’ve become obsessed with infomercials. Every product that is featured seems like something I “have to have.” In short, TV infomercials were created for people like me: gullible suckers who believe everything they see on …
As a frugal person, I am always looking for ways to save money. I’ve seen many moms tout the benefit of having a Costco membership as a way to save when buying in bulk. But who has ever left Costco …
As a working mom, I know how hard it is to plan fast and filling meals for a hungry family while trying to stay within your grocery budget. When you’re looking to save money, one of the top ways recommended …
Back when I was working to pay off $45,000 of debt, I often heard about Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The course was hailed by everyone who took it. But enrolling in the course cost money. Plus, it seemed to …
When you find yourselves on a budget, vacations seem like one of those luxuries you’ll just never be able to afford. Vacations to far-off places like Tahiti, Thailand, or to visit hotels in Barcelona and Europe just seem out of price …
One of the first things my husband and I thought about after we found out we were expecting, was how we were going to pay for college. Obviously, the college debt situation in the United States must be dire. First-time …
