Money is the #1 cause of stress in a relationship, according to a survey released by SunTrust Bank. Divorces occur every day due to money fights in marriage. Since money will be a part of every relationship, throughout its entirety, let’s install a solid defense system against those damaging phrases that could ignite conflict. Instead of sharing what you could say to your significant other about
4 Traits for Success Among Wealthy Women from All Walks of Life
Everybody loves an underdog. We love a rags to riches story of a woman beating the odds and carving out a well-earned life of wealth. But, what about the woman who woke up one day with a billion dollar share in her family’s company? What traits for success do wealthy women from all walks of life have to offer us? Does their advice even apply
5 Unique Ways to Invest $20 and Make Money
What’s the most conventional way to invest money? The stock market? A 401K? Those are terrific and can make you very wealthy when used accordingly, but if you have a few bucks in your wallet and want a few unique ways to make it grow, here are five ways to invest $20 and make money. 5 Unique Ways to Invest $20 and Make Money You
What Bluebirds and First-Generation Millionaires Have In Common
The other day, I was reading a book about backyard birds in North America to my 3-year-old. I’ll admit; it wouldn’t have been my first choice, but sometimes my kids are more mature than me. That’s when it dawned on me. These common birds are doing their best to build nest eggs just like us. In fact, one of them exhibits habits that remind me
7 Ways to Save Over $1,000 By Taking the 52-Week Money Challenge
When my husband and I were going through an extremely frugal season of our lives (in other words, we were broke), it seemed almost impossible to save much money. We put away whatever we could toward emergencies and were, thankfully, living debt-free, but that was all we could do. That was until we decided to take the 52-Week Money Challenge. This is the challenge that
How to Spice Up Your Life While Living On a Tight Budget
It’s easy to equate material goods with comfort, success, and even happiness. Commercials excel at that message. So much so, that living on a tight budget can often be viewed as a life-draining affliction, preventing you to live the life you truly want. Then, there are those moments when your 2-year-old loses all interest in his new birthday present and rolls around in the cardboard
Top 5 Personal Finance Books That Promote a Frugal Family Life
We all learn differently. Some learn best through the visual world; some thrive on a spoken word. Then there are others who enjoy parables or fables that weave a life lesson into a tapestry of story. Since you are kind enough to grace this blog post with your presence today, I have a hunch that you read books, too. I also have a hunch
Amazon Vs. Costco: Which Is the Best Store for New Moms?
After becoming a mom, everybody wanted my money. When I opened my mailbox, a thick Pottery Barn catalog spilled out, offering chandeliers and plush rugs for my baby’s nursery. When I logged onto Facebook, ads for Target and Babies R’ Us lined the side of my screen. How on earth was I to know which one was the best store for new moms? The answer comes through
How I Use Debt to Build Wealth
This is a guest post from Pauline of InvestmentZen.com I do not fear risk. I have failed many times and I am not afraid to pick myself up again and try once more. So when it comes to wealth building, I have actually taken more risks than your average saver and investor to get ahead faster. I took on a lot of debt to invest.
LuLaRoe Clothing: How Does It Measure Up with Competitors?
If you’ve received a request to join something called “LuLaRoe” by one of your Facebook friends, you’re not alone. The up and coming clothing brand with the zany leggings experienced exponential growth in the last 12 months. According to Business Insider, its team of fashion consultants grew from 2,000 to over 35,000! But, is LuLaRoe clothing really better than competitors? Let’s take a look. What