Saving money isn’t always as hard as people make it out to be. It’s easy to save money if you put the time and attention in that it requires. The following tips are super simple ways to save money each month, which will help you increase your savings. 1. Become a DIYer Doing things yourself,... Continue Reading →
Can You Afford to Own a Pet?
One of my best friends just got a puppy and, as a dog lover, I am BEYOND excited for her! Since we got our dog a little over two years ago, her and I have been having a lot of discussions comparing our experiences thus far and one thing that has come up a few... Continue Reading →
Why I Bought a Luxury Vehicle
Being a blogger means a lot of people knowing some personal things about you and, naturally, forming opinions on those things. Sometimes I worry about judgement I’ll receive for certain lifestyle choices I make if I put the information out there. However, I like the idea of being very transparent with my readers. I don’t... Continue Reading →
How to Be Fashionable and Financially Savvy
A fun fact about me: I used to be a fashion blogger! I started a blog called East Coast Chic back in 2014. I quit fashion blogging for a few reasons. 1) it’s really difficult to keep up with high quality pictures. My cousin is actually a photographer and would take photos for me, but... Continue Reading →
Tips for the First Time Homebuyer
With interest rates on the rise many of you may be wondering, “Should I take the leap from renting and purchase a house?” Owning a home certainly has its pros and cons. My husband and I have owned our home for just under 4 years now and we have certainly had our ups and downs... Continue Reading →
How to Have a Debt Free Wedding
Marriage is a hot topic for millennials. We all know someone who is getting married, whether it be yourself, a family member, a good friend, a coworker, we all know someone going through the process. If you’re like me, you may be wondering how in the world everyone can afford to even have a wedding.... Continue Reading →
Is It Okay To Splurge?
There is a common misconception that that being frugal means being cheap. This is not necessarily the case. Per Merriam-Webster, frugal is “characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources.” In other words, frugality is using your money efficiently or, simply put, making smart decisions with your money. I am here to tell... Continue Reading →
20 Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Getting Married
So, you’ve found the love of your life and are ready to take that next huge step by officially committing to spend the rest of your lives together. That’s great! Congratulations! And if you’re reading this article before finding the one you want to live out the rest of your days with, don’t just assume... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned from Budgeting
My husband and I find that we really like maintaining a budget in excel. Once a month, we set aside about an hour to fill in our income and expenses for the month. We do a very detailed analysis and discuss why we are over in any categories and if needed, how we can try... Continue Reading →
Why You Need a Budget
Everyone needs a budget. It doesn’t matter how great you are with your money, or how poor your money skills are, you need a budget. Although budgets can be a very tedious task, it is important to update your budget at least monthly, as this follows typical billing cycles. Budgets come in various forms and... Continue Reading →