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In Budgeting, There Will Be Times…

December 16

I’ve been on a journey of budgeting and frugality for years now. I’ve made mistakes, both small and large, but overall I have always had some financial sense. I really believe much of this is personality and innate. My two siblings and I all view money a little differently, so I can’t help but feel … Continued

How An Emergency Fund Saved My Family

November 4

The following is a post by my friend Syed. Syed is an optometrist by day and a blogger by night. He’s also enrolled in my coaching program and is doing very well! So I’m quite pleased to welcome him to the blog today to share his story. The best way to describe having a baby … Continued

I’m 28, and I’ve Never Had a Credit Card. Ever.

September 16

Hi everyone! Hope y’all are having a great week! I didn’t mean to leave you hanging by leaving out a blonde pic of myself last week! It’s nothing fancy – just a few highlights! – but I hadn’t washed my hair in a while so it wasn’t looking too purty. I will get to it. … Continued

How To Use Cloth Diapers

August 18

Some of you said I was crazy. My Dad said I wouldn’t last a week. There have been times I couldn’t stand the sight of one more diaper, but ultimately I learned how to use cloth diapers very quickly, and they’ve been a life saver in so many ways. Over the past few months, I’ve … Continued

How to Afford a Long Distance Relationship

August 12

Back in the olden days (like 3ish years ago), hubs and I had to have a major long distance relationship. I went to grad school three hours away from him. We spent the first few months of our marriage apart. Then, he went to Grenada and we spent even more months apart. It was crazy. … Continued

5 Tips for Scoring Big at Thrift Stores

July 9

Please welcome my friend Alice, who I actually got to meet in real life! Alice is a personal finance and fashion blogger in Baton Rouge, LA. She blogs at Earning My Two Cents and What I Really Wear. Enjoy… Thrift shopping can be a great way to save money and expand your wardrobe. Plus, it’s … Continued

My $139 Tube of Toothpaste

June 23

So, you know how last Monday I shared my budget with you and I included a category for “gremlins”? Many of you wanted to know what gremlins were, so in case you missed it, gremlins are all those little unexpected expenses that pop up, like speeding tickets or a broken retainer or a flat tire. … Continued

For All The People Who Want To Buy A House Overseas

June 18

Please note: This post was created in collaboration with DigitalMediaCircle. Older readers of mine will know that I lived overseas for almost three years in the Caribbean. I wrote tons about my time there, namely about all of the weird and yet awesome experiences that come with living abroad. I always found it interesting when … Continued

Saving For A Rainy Day or Paying Off Every Penny?

June 10

I’m excited to welcome Shoeaholicnomore to the blog! She is a mid-20s single girl living in the Midwest who is focused on paying off her consumer and student loans, all while simplifying her life and closet. You can join her on her journey at Shoeaholicnomore. Enjoy her post below: Around the PF blogosphere, you’ll hear … Continued

Do You Make These 5 Renter Mistakes?

May 20

This post from Taylor at TrendyCheapo came at the perfect time. Taylor is a pretty awesome chick who just quit her job to freelance full time! Woot woot! She’s from D.C. and writes about achieving financial freedom and DIY-ing. Bascially, we were meant to be BFFs. 🙂 Take it away, Taylor: Are you a rental … Continued

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