Practicing gratitude regularly has been shown to impact how people make decisions about their finances in countless ways. Taking the time to personally express gratefulness can truly transform your finances and your life. …

There are many words you may use to describe managing your finances, like time consuming, stressful and complicated. What about simple? Yes, you read that right. Imagine how you would feel if managing your finances was simpler. …

Stacy and Joe started 2020 with $65,565 of high-interest debt. This included furniture retail accounts, student loans, auto loans and solar panel financing. At the beginning of the year, they said “No more!” and got serious about paying off their debt. We did an exclusive interview with Stacy about their…

We bought our home with a mortgage in May of 2019 and took some time to reflect on our experience about a year and a half later. Find out about all of our highs and lows during our home buying experience and why we almost didn’t close on the house. The Good: Our Preparation …

Only 41% of adults in the US would be able to cover a $1,000 unexpected expense, according to a 2020 survey by Bankrate. Having an emergency fund can prevent you from going into debt and help you avoid extra stress when the unexpected happens. Find out the top 6 questions…

Do you have a clear picture of your personal finances? Your net worth is a measure of your financial health. It also is a tool to evaluate your financial progress over time to help you reach your goals. …

We challenged our readers to join us for a no spend month and promised we would provide an honest review of our experiences. It’s finally here! If you missed our first post about our no spend month challenge and rules, check it out here. Our No Spend Month Challenge Our goal was to gain insight…

Does it surprise you that over one-fifth of homeowners in the US are considered house poor? If you are just starting the home-buying process, learning what “house poor” means can help you spend within your means. For homeowners, there are ways to get yourself out of the “house poor” dilemma. What Does House Poor Mean? …

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