The recent growth of personal finance bloggers is a thing to be celebrated and remind us that voices matter. Don’t forget though: just because it is written does not make it true or right. I started my blog for a specific reason: when I was unemployed I felt like the content that I was looking …
In a perfect world, you’d wake up every day and live the life of your dreams. Unfortunately, however, this is easier said than done. Sometimes, you need the support of a professional such as a life coach to achieve your unique goals. From young professionals to leading athletes, people from all walks of life often …
How much rent can you afford? It depends on your budget. Use a rent calculator to make it easier to figure it out. Spending the right amount of money on rent is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. This is a hard topic to write about because housing is such a …
I remember my parents buying the newspaper before Black Friday and waking up at 5 am to be able to get us toys and other things we needed. One year my sister and I got a Razor Scooter (remember when those were a new thing!?) thanks to a 5 am Walmart trip. They probably would …
When you are on a tight budget you need to be as strategic as possible when shopping for big purchases. Although we try to be as minimalistic as possible it’s still important for kids to feel like they’re getting similar gifts to their peers, especially during the holiday season. Black Friday and Cyber Monday is …