We’ve talked about what living minimally can do for your finances but I think it’s worth talking about again. The truth is, when you stop trying to keep up with the Joneses and instead start spending your time and money according to your values your entire life improves. What is Living Minimally? Living minimally is simply finding the things you love the most and getting
Working for yourself has a lot of pros, but it’s not all rainbows and sunshine like many people make it out to be. The fact is when you’re self-employed you’ve got to put some serious (unpaid) hours in the beginning just to make a name for yourself. After that you’ve got to learn how to manage clients, set your rates, and find ample time to
I’ve been obsessed with reading extreme frugality blogs lately. I’ve also noticed a trend: extreme frugality IS NOT about saving money, it’s about lifestyle. The people who practice these extreme frugality tips might just be some of the wealthiest people you ever meet. That’s because they build lives that are centered on other people, nature, and hobbies that make them happy, not money. They have
Are you anxious about money? Do you sit up at night wondering how you’re going to pay the bills, drag yourself back into work, or retire? At one point or another we’ve all been there. However, worrying about money day and night is extremely unhealthy and you need to do put a stop to it. So what do you do? Identify the Problem What is
Over the last couple of months I’ve offered to help more than a dozen women try to find work from home jobs. However, out of those dozen there’s only one of them that I know of who has actually took my advice. From this experience and from my own growing pains over the past few years I’ve determined that it all comes down to attitude.
Last year one of my big goals was to double my income. And last month I almost did it! I went from earning about $2,000 per month to finishing the year at $3,850. This year my goal is to earn $5,000 a month or $60,000 per year. I’ve got to admit – last year my goal felt a little far-fetched. I was really struggling in
Happy New Year! How was your New Years Eve? I spent mine watching the Fox and the Hound 2 with my daughters. They fell asleep at 8:30 and I think I made it to 10. I’m feeling old! :) I’ve been reading a lot of blogs lately so I thought I’d showcase all of the posts I’ve been enjoying this week! How We Manage Our
Since there’s only one day left until the New Year I guess it’s time to get my financial goals out laid out. This year I decided on three main financial goals. Since I’ve narrowed it down to just these three I’ll have time to give these the attention that they need. Here they are: Save $20,000 for a Down Payment on a Farm My number
I’ve been getting pretty wrapped up lately in wanting to really, really cut back on my expenses and live a less consumer-driven life. I’m just tired of all the waste – of filling up an entire trash bag full of junk in one day and having my kids’ toy boxes just overflow. So in 2015 you’ll be hearing a lot about how I’m doing all
Happy Friday. I hope you had a great Christmas and got to spend lots of time with your loved ones! If you’re in need of some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from the blogosphere: 30 Easy Frugal Tips You Should be Using @Write Budget One Simple Thing Could Earn You a Massive Promotion @Money Life and More A Formula for Interview Success
