Ibotta App Review: How to Earn Cash Back for Everyday Shopping

Ibotta App Review: How to Earn Cash Back for Everyday Shopping

My husband and I stick to a super strict budget since we’re trying to pay off $117,000 of student loan debt in just three years. The only area where we REALLY have a problem with overspending is groceries. That’s why I was excited to learn about the Ibotta...
Spending and Budgeting On Your Side Hustle

Spending and Budgeting On Your Side Hustle

Starting a side hustle is something that people are increasingly doing in addition to their day job, and when it goes well it often turns into a full-time job and a successful business. While there are plenty of benefits to branching out and starting a side hustle,...
Why 2018 is the Right Time to Buy a Second Home

Why 2018 is the Right Time to Buy a Second Home

Most of us know better than taking for granted the financially fortunate times of our lives, knowing not to assume that prosperity will last forever. Unless you are the lucky recipient of a trust fund or an A-list Hollywood celebrity, you know your good fortune is...
Skiing on a Budget? It is Possible!

Skiing on a Budget? It is Possible!

Dreaming about going skiing but not too keen on the prices? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. The fact is that it’s the price of taking a trip to the slopes that stops most people from booking a winter skiing break. After all, skiing is renowned for being a price...
Can Simple Living be Taken Too Far?

Can Simple Living be Taken Too Far?

I recently read an article called The Problem With Simple Living on one of my favorite blogs.  At first, I disagreed with the article and felt a little defensive.  (“Minimalism is awesome!  It’s not a problem!”).  But the more I thought about it, the more I realized...
7 Ways to Make Money Blogging

7 Ways to Make Money Blogging

People often ask me how it’s possible to make money blogging and sometimes they seem a bit skeptical.  Before I started blogging a couple years ago, I had no idea that it was possible to earn an income from blogging. Many personal finance bloggers post their income...