The beginning of a new year is always a big inspiration for change, especially around the home. Whilst redecorating from top to bottom is time-consuming and expensive, with a few simple tricks you can instantly cheer up a tired room without spending a fortune. Here are some creative, unique and low-cost ways to revamp your home in the new year. ...
Here’s How to Figure Out How Much You Need for Retirement
Figuring out what you should be saving for retirement can be confusing. Like, really confusing. Especially since there are a gazillion different methods for coming to that final number. I prefer to keep things simple. Making retirement calculations complex is a fast way to keep people from figuring out what they need to save. Today I present to you the easiest way to figure out what you need ...
Wrapping Up 2015
It must be true. The older you get the faster time passes by. I remember as a kid how a thirty minute drive to the next town felt like forever. I complained the entire ride. Now I blink my eyes and a year passes by. Crazy, isn’t it? When I was looking back at my goals from last year I saw that my “word for the year” was focus. It’s kind of ironic because I’d say it ended up being more along ...
How to Get Your eCommerce Site Off the Ground
One of the biggest challenges of running your own business from home is maintaining the passion and commitment that got you started in the first place. Having put so much energy into setting up your online venture, it’s easy to find yourself experiencing a “what now?” moment, especially if the results aren’t instantly visible. Whilst building a steady customer base takes time, there are some steps ...
Blogger Christmas Tips: Dealing with Mom Guilt, Staying on Budget, and Favorite Frugal Gifts
By: Christie Christmas shopping can be a nightmare for both your sanity and your budget! We reached out to some of our fellow personal finance bloggers for advice. Here's some advice on dealing with mom guilt (<---a very real thing,) staying on budget and giving frugal gifts. ...
Millennials vs. Non-Millennials Christmas Shopping Habits: How Do You Stack Up?
Even though I technically fall into the millennial category, I’ve never associated myself with the word. This is probably due to the fact that the media doesn’t always display this generation in the best of light. That’s why I was excited to see the results of Discover’s 2015 annual holiday shopping survey. It’s looking to me that maybe I do fit in the millennial category a little more than I ...