Getting a divorce is hard for a variety of reasons. First, you are ending a relationship with someone that you loved or at least cared about at one point. Second, you have to figure out who gets to keep what and who will be responsible for joint debts and child custody. Finally, your credit could take a nosedive. What are some of the financial issues that you should consider before going ...
A Day in the Life: Working from Home with Kids
Over the past few weeks several freelancers have posted what their normal work from home day looks like. (Read Cat’s from Budget Blonde, Michelle’s from Making Sense of Cents, and watch the video from Crystal at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff.) There are some (kid free) days when my days look similar to theirs. Recently, however, I’ve been working with my kids home quite a bit. On the really busy ...
Recipe: Easy Homemade Chicken Strips
By Christie Kids love chicken strips! Store bought chicken strips are a very easy staple for Moms and Dads to have on hand. Just pull them out of the freezer and microwave! The negative aspect about chicken strips is the ingredient. There are lots of additives and preservatives. Plus, have you seen the pictures floating around the internet of “mechanically separated chicken”. ?? Okay. ...
Why Are Same Day Loans Popular?
Same day loans are very popular in today’s world, especially with people who have a poor credit score. These loans have become more relied on by people struggling to make ends meet, pay bills and keep a roof over their head and food on their table. Here are a few reasons why same day loans are so popular these days in the world. ...
Life & Income Update
I want to thank everyone for all the kind words last week. I love the fact that there are so many people who I’ve never met in person but that I know I could talk to if I needed. Thank you everyone. And a special shout out to my online BFF Christie….thank you! My Grandma ended up passing Wednesday morning. We had services Friday and Saturday. This is the first time I’ve ever lost someone close ...
6 Financial Tips for the Job Search
When you are looking for a job, you get into a financial vicious circle, as you look for a job to have a better financial situation, but you have to be on a budget until you find a perfect working place for you. Here are six tips for you to follow if you want to budget during your search and cover all your bills and provide you with essentials. Be Honest about Your Finances When you create a ...