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An Unconventional Emergency Fund: Credit Card Reward Points
With all the uncertainty in the world right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are either bulking up their emergency fund, wishing they had an emergency fund, having to dip into their emergency fund or wondering what the hell an emergency fund is? An emergency fund is money set aside for unexpected financial... Continue Reading →
5 Baby Products Worth Their Money and 3 That Are Not
It is easy to fall prey to the fantastic marketing on baby products and truthfully, there are a lot of great products out there. There are so many costs you have no control over with the addition of a baby, so it's nice to be diligent when spending on baby products. From my experience, here... Continue Reading →
Will Cutting Cable Really Save That Much Money?
It’s incredible how many people are dropping cable and, to be honest, I envy them for doing so. Out of the 80 people I polled on Twitter, 70% have cut the cord on cable. Now that we are living on one income, I find myself scrutinizing our expenses more and more, but I still can’t... Continue Reading →
My 2020 Personal Finance Goals
A very belated happy new year to all! I figured I should dedicate my first post of 2020 to my personal finance goals for the year. I know we're already a month into the new year, but I already feel like I am off to a good start with achieving these goals. Invest My Traditional... Continue Reading →
3 Common Personal Loan Mistakes to Avoid
Part of understanding personal loans is knowing the major mistakes you should stay clear of. We’ll give you the three most common ones.
How I Determined If I Could Afford to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom
Before I even got married, I dreamed about being a stay-at-home mom. I fantasized about being that wife/mother who had a gourmet dinner ready for the family every night, had a perfectly cleaned house, picked out the family’s clothing, made and packed lunches for the family, etc. Fast forward to being four months into motherhood... Continue Reading →
5 Ways to Save for Your Child’s College Education
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 →
Financial Checklist for New Parents
Adding a baby to your family is overwhelming in many ways. You’re excited; you’re terrified; you’re anxious; you’re happy; you’re sad; you’re stressed. But the good news is you can tackle some of these feelings by planning ahead of time. One of the big stressors of bringing a child into your family is the financial... Continue Reading →
How Being Pregnant Has Saved Me Money
Even since before I was pregnant, I was always worried about how expensive having a baby would be. While I know there are plenty of expenses to come once the baby is actually here, I have been pleasantly surprised by how much money we’ve been able to save with me being pregnant. Me being pregnant... Continue Reading →