A survey noted that 48% of American couples have arguments about their finances. That’s nearly half! The clash is the result of being on different pages about money. Over time, it can certainly put a strain on your relationship. One way that can be a…
Whether you’re new here or not, you have probably learned quickly how much I like budgeting. Things weren’t always this way. I used to be very anti-budget. Back in 2013 when I started thinking about improving my finances, I had a very low income. The…
Longtime readers of this blog know that my income hasn’t always been great. Even when I had a low income, I knew that budgeting was the answer if I wanted to get better with money and improve my situation. Some people believe that budgeting is…
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…
