7 Reasons Why I Drive a 17 Year Old Car

7 Reasons Why I Drive a 17 Year Old Car

My car is ugly. It’s rusty, it has plenty of scratches and a few dents, and it’s 17 years old.  It’s not pretty or shiny.  The heat/AC is out half the time and it’s usually making some sort of bizarre noise. It’s what most people would consider embarrassing.  Some...
30 Copycat Starbucks Recipes

30 Copycat Starbucks Recipes

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that my hubby is the spender in our relationship.  He’s addicted to Starbucks Chai tea lattes and the cost adds up quickly.  $6/day becomes $180/month or $2,190/year! That’s over $2,000 that...
Loss, Overspending, and Dopamine: March/April Update

Loss, Overspending, and Dopamine: March/April Update

If you’re new here, I post an update every couple of months that details how we’re doing on our debt payoff and other goals. I also include some highlights of the months and what I’ve been reading and watching…because life is about more than just achieving goals. As a...
I Deserve a New Car, Right?

I Deserve a New Car, Right?

I know a couple who recently paid off massive credit card debt.  After years of scrimping and never spending money on anything fun, they wanted to celebrate. I get that.  Really, I do. But they celebrated by putting themselves right back in debt. They purchased two...
The Solution to The Student Loan Crisis

The Solution to The Student Loan Crisis

The average college student now finishes school with nearly $40,000 in student loan debt.  Those with advanced degrees, such as master’s, doctorates, or professional fields (medicine, law) often graduate with six figure debt. Many articles have been written about the...
Money & Marriage Event – A Review

Money & Marriage Event – A Review

When I first read about the Money and Marriage event on Dave Ramsey’s website, I really wanted to go.  Rachel Cruze (Dave Ramsey’s daughter) and Les Parrott (a psychologist and an award-winning author) were coming to Minneapolis to talk about relationship...