How to Prepare for a Furlough
This post may contain affiliate links. Check out my Disclosure Policy for more information. Last week I posted about saving money during a government shutdown. This is to help the many people that are struggling to make ends meet currently while not being paid. The reality of…
Saving Money During a Government Shutdown
This post may contain affiliate links. Check out my Disclosure Policy for more information. Everything that is going on right now with the government in the United States breaks my heart. I can’t believe how many Americans are not being paid right now during the government shutdown….
Living Your Best Life on a Budget
This post may contain affiliate links. Check out my Disclosure Policy for more information. The first thing everyone thinks when they hear budget is being restricted. I know for myself at 22 when I thought about creating a budget I thought I’d never get to do anything,…
How to Financially Prepare for a Move
If you’ve been following my journey since the beginning, then you know that I graduated in 2015 from my graduate program and moved back home to my parent’s house in New Jersey. This was basically a necessity because my minimum student loan payments were going…
Why You Need an Emergency Fund
Emergency funds are the key to financial success and really the only way you have a chance of changing your ways. Most people currently don’t have an emergency fund and utilize credit cards when Murphy shows up at your door. But, there are other ways…
How to Make Realistic Financial Resolutions
At the end of the year, it’s natural to reflect on the year that just passed. This can lead to some serious thoughts about the upcoming year and what you hope to accomplish. The thing is, most people fall off from their New Years resolutions…
What to Prioritize: Debt Payoff or Saving?
This post may contain affiliate links. Check out my Disclosure Policy for more information. This is a huge conversation in the personal finance world and one that really has to be personal when it comes down to it. If you’re a Dave Ramsey follower, then…