I’m fully aware that the New Year is still more than a month away. I’m also a firm believer in planning ahead. And at this time of the year doing some financial check-ups is crucial. I’ve got some big plans for 2015. In fact, 2015 is going to be EPIC! Since I set goals on a monthly basis and already have my big picture in mind now, I’m more focused on making sure that I finish 2014 off on ...
Swagbucks Review (Plus How to Earn More Swagbucks with Little Effort)
Are you looking to earn some extra spending money or gift cards in an easy way? Swagbucks can help! I signed up for Swagbucks around three years ago and have since earned several gift cards. And the thing that I love most about Swagbucks it how easy it is. I promise, you don’t have to spend a lot of time on it to earn rewards. But first some of the basics. ...
10 Small Business Ideas for Women
Are you looking to earn some extra money on the side or potentially start your own business? Today I want to highlight some of the best small business ideas for women to motivate you to take that first step! That’s not to say that men can’t pursue these ideas as well, but for today we’re honoring all the female entrepreneurs. This list contains the businesses that I’ve seen women do ...
Why I Don’t Churn Credit Cards (And Why I Never Will)
I open up my bloglovin feed every week to see what all of my favorite bloggers have been up to. I start scrolling through and bam, bam, bam - credit card churning posts. One after another and I can bet on the fact that I’ll see at least ten. And I just. don’t. get. it. Do you think people get ten free vacations a year to places like Guatemala from opening up one credit card? Not a chance. ...
Emergency Fund Essentials: 15+ Resources for Starting and Growing an Emergency Fund
If you’re trying to get out of debt or just starting to work on improving your financial situation you need an emergency fund. Here's why you should start an emergency fund, how much money you need, how to save, and where you should keep that money. ...
Car Donations for Single Moms: How to Get a Free or Cheap Car
One of the toughest parts about being a single mom is surviving financially. This is especially true for new single moms. I remember laying on the air mattress shared by me and my two daughters in my Dad’s spare bedroom just wondering what I was going to do. I had a car at the time but I didn’t have a home and the uncertainty was emotionally draining. Part of getting back on your feet as a single ...