By Lorin of My Story Defined Have you ever signed up for a new service that you thought to be a good deal just to find out it will cost you? So many times I can tell you I ran into the problem ...
Frugal Living
How to Use Your Credit Card Exactly Like a Debit Card (While Still Getting All of the Benefits)
Using credit cards for their rewards, also known as churning, is something that has become a huge personal finance trend in recent years. I’m one who’s always taken a stance against it since the risks ...
5 Things to Do Instead of Taking Out a Payday Loan
If you’re thinking of taking out a payday loan please pause for a moment and think long and hard about what you’re getting ready to do. If that sound dramatic, it’s meant to. Payday loans are ...
How to Manage your Finances While Indulging in Summer Fun
Summer is the time of year most people look forward to because it often means warm weather, poolside fun, and a much needed break for the hardworking. However, when you’re on a journey to improve your ...
How I Paid Off My Car Two Years Early
Did you know that for those who have auto loans the average amount owed is $27,141? That means there’s currently over one trillion dollars owed on vehicles in the U.S. (Source) Pretty mind blowing, ...
15 Cheap Summer Vacation Ideas for You and Your Kids
My kids will be attending their last day of school on May 17th. That means in just a few short weeks I’ll have my girls home with me every day. While I wholeheartedly look forward to them being home ...