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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...
The Money Mindsets That are Keeping You Broke
The first step toward creating a better financial future is to change your mindset. When you think about money, what comes to mind first? Do you think about the student loans you still have or the bills you can barely afford to pay? Most of us have many negative...
100 Money Quotes That Will Change Your Life
If you want to get your financial life together, the first step is to change your money mindset. Here are 100 awesome quotes that will give you some perspective. Saving Money "Frugality includes all the other virtues." - Cicero "You must gain...
20 Perfect Holiday Gifts for Millennials
Christmas is right around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about what to buy for the millennials on your shopping list! Here are 20 holiday gifts that are perfect for millennials. *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Read our full...
Ebates Review: How to Earn Cash Back for Online Shopping
Did you know that you can earn cash back from online shopping? If you're planning to buy some holiday gifts online this year, you need to check out Ebates. Ebates is a free website that offers thousands of coupons (up to 40% cash back) for popular retailers such as...
Stop Telling Me What I Should Accomplish by Age 30
“30 Things You Should Achieve Before You Turn 30” “10 Financial Milestones You Need to Reach Before Age 30” “20 Things Women Should Stop Doing by 30” There are thousands of articles telling 29 year old's exactly what milestones they need to hit by the time they reach...
6 Genius Tips for Having an Amazing Thanksgiving on a $50 Budget
Did you know that the average American household spends $59 on Thanksgiving dinner and $342 over Thanksgiving weekend? Yikes! Many of us spend hundreds of dollars on Thanksgiving food, traveling to visit family, Black Friday shopping, fall décor, and more. It adds up...