Yes, It’s been two years already that I’ve been working for myself. My first day of self-employment was September 1st, 2016 and it seems like it was just yesterday. I never thought I’d quit my job to start working for myself, but I never felt like I fit in at other jobs. I never felt… Read more
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How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes for Adults and Kids
Feature Image Credit: FLickr If you’re gearing up to start shopping for Halloween costumes like most of us, be sure to check out these tips from Anum first. Fall is here and the festivities are right around the corner. It’s the season of apple picking, hayrides and yep, you guessed it, Halloween. Children with visions… Read more
How To Make a Credit Card Dispute
This post is by our regular contributor, Angelique. When it comes to payment options, none is more popular in today’s society than the use of credit cards. Whether it is in person with a quick tap of a card or online with an even quicker tap of a button, credit cards make it easier than… Read more
How to Pay for a Car in Cash
This post is from our regular contributor, Leslye. A vehicle is one of the main sources of debt for consumers. Part of an effective debt management plan is determining ways to minimize costs so you can either put more money toward debt or contribute to savings to avoid debt in the future. What if you… Read more
Don’t Let Your Financial Woes Turn Into Suicidal Thoughts
This blog post is part of the World Suicide Prevention Day blog tour organized by my friend Melanie. It originally appeared on MDE last year, but I wanted to share this information again since unfortunately, quite a few people have come across this post while seeking relief from suicidal thoughts due to financial stress and… Read more
How I Tricked Myself (and My Husband) to Overspend By Thousands
Some people are really protective over what they spend in that they don’t want to let anyone else persuade them to buy something. They may be very skeptical about spending money on new products or services that fall outside of their ‘norm’. I used to be like this, but not I spend based on my… Read more
How to Repair Your Credit to Buy a House
This post is sponsored by Lexington Law Firm. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Are you considering applying for a mortgage soon or within the next year? Having just bought a house, I know the process can be tedious and it’s best to start planning in advance if you can’t. One of the biggest… Read more
Is Your Social Life Causing You to Get Into Debt?
This post was written by our regular contributor, Leslye. So you’ve made a plan to pay down your debt. You feel good about your plan and are putting it into action. Then you realize that there is an unexpected roadblock to your debt management plan. Your friends. Is socializing getting you into debt? It’s quite… Read more
How to Better Manage Holiday Spending
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Summer is coming to an end and that means it will be just a few months until the holiday season. While you’re probably looking forward to apple orchards and pumpkin spice lattes right now, time will fly by and the official… Read more
7 Common Life Insurance Mistakes You Need to Stop Making
Let’s talk about life insurance. I know it’s not the sexiest topic and some people like to avoid it at all costs, but it’s super important. There’s also a ton of myths and misconceptions surrounding insurance and once those are debunked, I know people will feel more confident talking about insurance and asking questions. Quite… Read more