Do you ever wonder how much it truly takes for you to live each month? Sure, you might have a rough budget in place, but do you truly know how much money you’d need just to cover your basic living expenses. It’s one thing to…
Committing to a budget is one of the best things I could have done to improve my finances and get out of debt. I know most people cringe when they hear the ‘B’ word, but that’s because they’re probably doing it all wrong and making…
Let’s talk about groceries and budgeting. I originally published this blog post in 2015 and explained how my family of three eats well on a $300/month grocery budget. But oh how times have changed! Since then, grocery prices have increased and now we have a $700…
Should I pay off debt or travel first? There’s a narrative we’ve all heard at some point on financial blogs like this one: Pay down what you owe, then you can enjoy experiences like travel and dining out. On the surface, the stance seems clear…
I realize I haven’t mentioned any side hustle opportunities in a while. So I’m back with another interesting way to earn money – this time with your car! If you work from home, don’t use your car much, or are trying to downsize to become…
CreditKarma has been around for almost 20 years, and has grown in popularity in the last decade or so. But, should you be using CreditKarma on your personal finance journey? Here’s our honest CreditKarma review. The main feature that CreditKarma offers is its ability to…
