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Why Your Budget Will Fail – and How to Fix It
Tired of being broke? Living paycheck to paycheck? Never getting ahead? If you want to get your finances in order, the first step is to set a budget. Most people have no idea where their money is actually going. Creating a budget gives you the ability to tell your...
15 Bloggers Who Make 5-6 Figures Per Month
Did you know that there are bloggers who make 5-6 figures per month blogging? That's right - EVERY month! Sometimes when I tell people I make money blogging, they seem a bit baffled. Blogging isn't exactly a traditional way of earning income, so it's not surprising...
How We Paid Off $127,000 of Debt in 4 Years
In case you're new to this little corner of the internet, I post an update every quarter that shows how we’re doing on our debt snowball and other goals. This helps to hold us accountable and to keep track of our progress. *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate...
What to Get for the College Student on Your Christmas List
The advent calendars are already out and open, and Santa is making his last-minute Christmas preparations before he departs for his annual transglobal commute. Because Christmas will soon be upon us, now is your last chance to stock up on gifts for those you love....
The Bizarre, Transparent Budget of a DINK Millennial Couple
I joined a #debtfreecommunity challenge recently by sharing our November budget on Instagram. Our budget is unusual, so it’s not surprising that this post received several comments (some more blunt than others) and created quite a bit of confusion about our budget. I...
Holiday Gift Guide for Gilmore Girls Fans
I have a confession to make. I'm Jen and I'm a Gilmore Girls addict. I've seen every episode dozens (okay, hundreds) of times. Even my sweet husband has watched every episode with me more than once. I could probably win some kind of record for the number of times I've...
Christmas Gift Guide for Christian Women
It's hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner...especially with only a small amount of snow here in Minnesota (I'm definitely not complaining)! Here are 10 perfect Christmas gifts for women who know the reason for the season. *Disclosure: This post...
How to Safeguard Your Credit Score While Paying Off Debt
Did you know that paying off debt can actually damage your credit score? Your credit score is made up of five primary factors: payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history, new credit, and types of credit used. *Disclosure: This is a partnered post. Read...
Holiday Gift Guide for Bloggers
Over the past few years, blogging has become a huge part of my life. I've found many tools that help to make blogging a little easier. Here are 10 perfect holiday gifts for the blogger in your life! *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate...
Holiday Gift Guide for Bookworms
On a cold winter day, there's nothing better than curling up with a warm blanket and a good book. Some bookworms might like to receive a book as a holiday gift, but others may prefer not to. Maybe they like to choose their own books or perhaps you'll accidentally buy...
Visiting Chicago on a Budget? Everything You Need to Know
My husband and I recently took a spontaneous road trip to Chicago to celebrate our four year wedding anniversary and paying off Ben's last student loan. As the third largest city in the US, there are tons of fun things to do in Chicago. It was my first time in...
How I’ve Earned $810.01 in Gift Cards & Cash Back
My husband and I are currently on a four year spending ban while we pay off $127,000 of debt. Whenever we receive gift cards for fun things like going to the movies or out for dinner, we really appreciate this. We've been working on hard on paying off debt and living...