This post is from our regular contributor, Leslye. One of the most debated topics is healthcare. The costs of medical care is steadily rising, making it difficult for many consumers to keep up. It is estimated that about 1 in 5 adults have past due medical bills, and 1 in 4 among millennials and Gen-Xers…. Read more
Debt
How to Manage Loans so You Become Debt Free
Being in debt can be an issue if it’s causing you a massive headache. If you are feeling weighed down by the pressure of making payments each month, you want to become debt free as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to manage your borrowing and to resist the temptation to… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Paying Off Student Loans For a Chance at a Better Life
This week I have another great Debt Mindset Series interview with Val, the mastermind behind The Common Cents Club. Val found herself in $50,000 of student loan debt, and she wanted to pay them off quickly so they wouldn’t balloon over the course of her repayment plan. She also had dreams of being a stay-at-home… Read more
Debt Mindset Series: Achieving Debt Freedom
If you remember the Debt Mindset Series I published in 2017, you may remember Jen from Frugal Millennial. Now that I’m doing these regularly again, I wanted to re-interview Jen because of her major announcement — achieving debt freedom has become a reality because she is now debt free!!! Jen Hayes is an HR professional by day… Read more
What Are Sinking Funds and How to Use Them
A kitchen renovation. A new car. A trip of a lifetime. What do these things have in common? They are all commonly listed goals that are considered something to save for. When it comes to the larger things in life, whether it be an event (i.e. Christmas), an item (a new furnace) or an experience… Read more
Best 5 Money Challenges To Improve Your Finances
We all strive to master our money in one way or another. Think about it, who doesn’t want to have control over their finances? while getting a grip on your finances takes time and dedication, there is certainly no reason you can’t have fun with the process. The money challenge phenomenon offers ample opportunity for… Read more