After 3 years of saving, 2389012 Zillow searches, 20+ showings, and 3 offers that fell through…we finally bought our forever home. This was my first time going through the homebuying process. Some parts were really easy and other parts were extremely
Buying a home can be terrifying if you’re a first-time home buyer. There is a ton of information out there, it is very easy to get overwhelmed. Maybe you’re someone who has avoided the process because you think you won’t qualify,
Budgeting with an irregular income can be stressful. You’re not sure how much money you’re going to be bringing in month-to-month and figuring out your spending and money goals overwhelms you. If this is you, here are 5 ways to budget
Everyone messes up their budget. It’s just a fact. I’ve been budgeting for years and there are still months where I go over in one category or completely forget about something that had to be done during the month. Making mistakes
Trust me when I say that impulse spending is easy. We have lived in a “24/7/365 buy buy buy” world our entire lives. So when you open your wallet without taking into consideration what it’s truly doing to your overall well
Credit card balance transfers can be a great tool to get out of high-interest debt faster BUT they are not always the best option. A balance transfer to a card with a much lower interest rate, ideally 0% APR, means that
Buying a house soon? You should be checking your credit score now. The sooner you know what your credit score is, the easier the home buying process will be. I know it can be scary at first. Especially if you have
Budget meetings are tough. Some people SWEAR by them. I learned that they do NOT work for us. I prepared for MONTHS for our first budget meeting with Joe. I made excel files, printed worksheets, and put everything in a binder.
I have been looking forward to our first budget meeting since like our first year of dating. My fiancé definitely does not feel the same way. Your first budget meeting as a couple (dating, engaged, or married) can be overwhelming, stressful,
In May I completed my first “cash only” month. If you have never done a cash only month or you want to read more about how I prepared, check out my post How to Prepare for a Cash Only Month. I am
I’m a mom of 2 crazy boys living on a farm in SC and my mission is to help you get unstuck with your finances and reach your big money goals (without deprivation). You can pay off debt, save, and spend at the same time (I’m here to help!)
