For those of you who don't know, my husband and I had our first baby on July 15th, so things have been quite busy. Now that we are finally starting to settle into a bit of a rhythm, I actually have time to sit down and write. I posted my first article on Seeking Alpha... Continue Reading →
2018 Tax Law Changes That May Impact You
We’re just a few weeks into 2018 and there’s already a lot of changes happening. You may have actually noticed a difference in your paycheck already due to these new tax laws. Here’s a guide discussing the changes in the tax law that may impact your 2018 tax return. You’ll want to read this sooner... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: How We Paid Off $73k in 4 Years
Today I'm sharing with you an inspirational debt payoff story via a guest post by Jamie. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Hi, my name is Jamie Griffin and I run the blog Mr. Jamie Griffin, where I help families struggling with student loan debt achieve financial freedom. My goal... Continue Reading →
8 Ways Personal Finance Blogging Has Changed Me
I started YourAverageDough.com at the end of February, so it has been just over 3 months that I have been blogging. I’m not going to lie, blogging is time-consuming and a lot of work, but it’s been great so far. While blogging is not my full-time job, it has still managed to change my life... Continue Reading →
An Easy Way to Invest in ETFs
As I’ve been reading through other personal finance blogs, I have noticed something that keeps popping up on many of them: ETFs. While I know what ETFs are, I have never actually invested in one. If you have read my prior blog posts, my husband and I typically invest in individual companies rather than picking... Continue Reading →
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Can money buy happiness? It’s an age-old question. More often than not you hear “money can’t buy happiness.” But does anyone really know that to be true? Typically the example given is an old man who works so much he never had time to spend with his family or friends, so he ends up alone... Continue Reading →
Your Average Dough’s Summer Reading List
This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation if you click on links within this post. All opinions are my own. See my Disclaimer page for more. With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner (how is that possible already!?), I have created a short summer reading list. The list below contains books covering... Continue Reading →