When money is tight, it's hard to justify pricey gym memberships, fancy fitness classes, and expensive at-home gym equipment. This in turn can cause us to give up on our health and fitness goals altogether! Fortunately for you (and me), there…
You're probably aware - your credit score is one of the most important aspects of your finances. But did you know it can also influence your personal and public life? To assess your personal credit risk, lenders rely on three digits….your…
Credit and Debit cards may look a lot alike and are taken almost anywhere, but their uses and features are very different. Which should I use on groceries? Which should I use online? In order to make responsible financial decisions,…
In celebration of my birthday (and Valentine’s Day), I’m hosting a contest right here on my blog! All you have to do is share your Valentine’s Day tips and tricks in the comments below from Tuesday, February 6th through Friday,…
By a show of hands, who would like to save more money this year? Yeah, me too. Saving more doesn’t mean you must sacrifice more, however, it does mean you need to spend smarter. We all love opening the mailbox to…
The “Pink Tax” term may sound silly but it's a real thing that costs women a bundle every year. The Pink Tax refers to the extra amount women are charged for products directly marketed to girls and women. Research of the Pink…
We're always looking for ways to set a new level of efficiency in our daily lives. Luckily - with technology literally at our fingertips - we have a surplus of available apps out there to help us stay connected and organized no…
The New Year is here and most of us are in need of a change. Whether you've outgrown your current décor or resolved to declutter and redecorate - chances are that a full-on home makeover is out of your budget. Worry not! I…
Just one week until the big day! You don’t want to leave anyone out and hurt their feelings, but what do you do when your budget is stretched thin and the clock is ticking? This Christmas, get a little more…
We've all been there - young and naïve, senseless about bills and the real world. Senseless spending in my younger years (plus being thrown into paying for college out of pocket) really taught me a thing or two about being broke, and…