Thanksgiving is over but that doesn’t mean you should stop being thankful. In the past year I’ve been happier than I have in my entire life and I owe that to one thing: being thankful. That doesn’t mean my life is all sunshine and rainbows – because it isn’t. I’m not a millionaire, I don’t have life all figured out, and some days my kids
How to Pay Off Your Debt Faster
With the year quickly coming to a close many people are now preparing to make a plan of attack for their debt. If you’re in the same boat there is hope. While paying off debt is a long process, depending on how much debt you currently have, there are ways to speed it up. Here are some things you can try to pay off your
Link Love 11/28/14
Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week and great Thanksgiving. My oldest daughter got the majority of the week off for Thanksgiving break so we’ve just been hanging out with family. In case you’re in need of some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from the week: 9 Reasons to Live Below Your Means @Retired by 40 Blog Why We
12 Ways to Save $50 per Month {Part 2}
If you could consistently save an extra $50 each month for a year that would end up in a total budget reduction of $600 per month, every month. That’s some pretty significant savings! Last week we started exploring twelve different ways to save $50 per month, listing the first six. Today we’re going to go over six more ways you can $50 per month. Hopefully
A Simple Guide to Commercial Mortgages
Simply put, a commercial mortgage is a loan secured with property that is not your residence. Since each property is different, lenders have to assess each loan individually and price it according to the risk. Hence, there various special types of these loans available to borrowers. Commercial mortgages come in where business loans cannot be of meaningful use to borrowers. Typically, a business loan up
4 Ways to Check Your Credit for Free
If you ever plan on borrowing money, keeping your credit score high is crucial. Otherwise you’ll be paying far more in interest than you should be. Trust me, I’ve been there. When I bought my first car I didn’t have the greatest credit. It’s not that I had done anything wrong, it’s just that I was slow on building my credit. I was young and
Link Love 11/21/14
Happy Friday! Hope you had a good week and that you’re not too cold :) In case you’re in need of some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from the week! What to Know Before Becoming a Stay at Home Mom @My Stay at Home Adventures 5 Obstacles That Are Keeping You in Debt @Critical Financial How I’m Hustling to Pay Off
12 Ways to Save $50 a Month {Part 1}
If you could find a way to save a recurring $50 each month in a total of twelve months you’d be able to cut your budget by $600 in one year! While it might feel overwhelming to find 12 different sources of income to save in one month doing these tasks one month at a time is a pretty reasonable plan. If you’re ready to
How to Get More Done When Working from Home
I’ve been on a big time management kick lately. It all started when I set the goal to triple my income in six months. Since then I’ve made steady strides and have been able to dramatically increase my productivity. For those of you looking to earn more income, whether that be from a side hustle or your work from home job, or for anyone who
Link Love 11/14/14
Happy Friday! Hope you had a good week. Has anyone had snow where they live yet? We got out first round of flurries on Wednesday and I was so not ready for that! If you’re staying in inside this weekend to keep warm here’s some reading to keep you company! Is Buying a Home a Good Investment? @CFinancialFreedom How Our Financial Outlook is Influenced by





