
Smaller Can Be Better- Maximize Your Savings With A Small House
My husband and I were recently faced with the reality that we would have to find a new house and move. I’m not going to spend too much...

How Paying Off $40,000 In Student Loan Debt Changed My Life
In Partnership with TransUnion. Just a few years ago, I had around $40,000 in student loan debt. I hated having my student loan debt hang...

6 Things That People Finance That Leave Me Speechless
By signing up for financing or paying for a purchase with a credit card, you may think that item is more “affordable” due to the fact...

We Spent $43,486 To RV For One Year – How to Spend Way Too Much Full-Time RVing
We’re Brooke and Buddy Baum – digital nomads, bloggers, travelers and nature lovers. We recently ended a year-long stint of RV life that...

Personal Capital Review 2019- Manage Your Money For Free
Over 1.8 million people use Personal Capital, and I am one of those people! Personal Capital provides free personal finance software that...

Is A Credit Card Emergency Fund A Smart Idea?
This is something that scares me because, while credit cards may work for some, I believe that an emergency savings fund is a better...

When was the last time you did something that scared you?
We are currently around three months into our new boat life. We are very happy with our purchase and the huge life change that we have...

11 Real Ways To Make Money Before The Holidays
The fall and winter holidays can be so expensive. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the many other holidays, the average person tends...

The Factors That Go Into Your Credit Score
Lexington Law to dish out some knowledge on the factors that go into your credit score. Have you ever thought about the various factors...

Would you risk your relationship and finances to cosign for a friend?
Okay, before you think I’m a heartless person, just hear me out. No matter how well you think you know someone, mixing money and...

10 Easy Instapot Recipes – My New Favorite Gadget!
My 10 Budget Recipes roundup proved to be popular, so I’m back at it again with 10 Easy Instapot Recipes. As you can probably guess, I...

Ditch Your Car And Walk More
Now, technically we still own our Jeep, but it’s currently being stored at Wes’ parent’s house. We love it and put a lot of time and...

7 Health Care Sharing Ministries: Why One of Them Might Be Right for You
Health care is one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics in the country. It can be expensive and confusing, and — if we’re...

To Pay Off Debt Or Invest- Which One Is Best For You?
You may have students loans, a mortgage, car loans, credit card debt, furniture debt, medical loans, or something else. Whatever your...

8 Steps I Took To Save $200,000 By Age 27
No, that headline never gets any less surreal the more I read it. And no, I wasn’t a lucky lottery winner or a privileged trust fund...

How This 34 Year Old Owns 7 Rental Homes
You probably know her from the super informative blog Afford Anything. I’ve been a big fan of Paula for a long time, so I’m so happy that...

What Is A Bad Credit Score?
Lexington Law to help answer the question “What is a bad credit score?“ People who are thinking about giving you a loan and other people...

Want To Live Your Best Life? It Starts With Saving
So, why do some people think that if you live frugally and save your money, then your life must be boring? Because that couldn’t be...

Getting A Loan To Buy A Pet Is Ridiculous
From what I found, there are many, many pet stores out there that sell puppies and kittens that let you take out pet financing on them in...




















