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Free Tools to Manage Finances and Avoid Bankruptcy

March 3

Don’t you just love free? I know I do, especially because managing your finances is the key to financial success and avoiding bankruptcy and financial disaster. For many people, however, this can be difficult. Thankfully, there are a lot of tools available that you can use to manage your finances and debt load. Here are … Continued

What is Credit Card Churning?

February 12

You asked, peeps, so I’m answering: “What is Credit Card Churning?” Credit card churning is the process of applying for credit cards several times a year, spending on them to earn a big introductory bonus, and then closing them out before the annual fee comes due. It sounds cray cray but it’s true, and there … Continued

Is Leasing a Car All That Bad?

February 10

I mentioned in a previous post that my sister in law just got a new car. For a while there, she was talking about leasing a car, and like any good PF blogger big sister, I was all “Whoa…hold up!” It turns out, there could be some good arguments for leasing even though I’d never … Continued

How To Budget College Students Funds

January 27

My parents gave me $200 a month for spending money in college, and it taught me a lot about budgeting and only spending what I had. So, I was happy to accept this guest post from my friend Jason, who shares a lot of great insight on making sure your new college freshman understands money … Continued

Our Only Goal for 2014

January 21

Last year, I had all sorts of financial resolutions, but this year I only have one. Before I tell you my one and only goal for 2014, here’s a quick recap of what I wanted to do in 2013 and whether or not I accomplished the goal: 1. Significantly Reduce Our Dependence on Student Loans … Continued

I Loved Having a Vacation Budget

January 9

Hey blog peeps!! I have so many fun updates to share with you over the next few days. It’s been a whirlwind past few weeks with the holidays and getting the hubs home from Grenada and then traveling to San Antonio for a week long vacation. Oh, and hey – I’m a full time blogger … Continued

Heading Out on My Babymoon!

January 1

Happy New Years, everyone!! I am in San Antonio, Texas for my babymoon. The wonderful Michelle will be managing my blog for the next few days, so if you see her popping around here or on my social media accounts, that’s why. 😀 I mentioned that I had saved up and planned for this vacation … Continued

3 Tips for Flying First Class

November 29

Normally I wouldn’t write about flying first class on a budget blog, but you’d be surprised at how affordable it can be. Lots of personal finance bloggers use credit card points to buy plane tickets, and I’ve scored a few deals just by asking for them. The first time I flew first class was pure … Continued

How to Avoid Big Purchases and Deal with Emergencies

November 28

I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving! I’m always thankful to my fellow bloggers for taking the time to share their knowledge here at Budget Blonde. Today we welcome my UK friend Joe as a guest to the blog! Enjoy. 🙂 We finance bloggers love to get frugal, whether it means using a teabag … Continued

Wow, It’s Really Hard To Save Money Here!

November 20

I have to give it to you, blog peeps. While I was sitting on an island the past two years, saving all my pennies, living the minimalist life, and telling all of you to spend less and live more, you were battling the monster that is living in the developed world. You were right. It’s … Continued

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