It’s called the $30k2015 Challenge, and you guys…. I’m all over it.But before I talk about how we arrived at this goal, let’s backtrack a little, shall we? Our journey is not entirely made up of debt repayment. When our debt is gone, it will not be the end of the line for us, or this blog. … [Read more...]
Which Way Should We Refinance Our Debt?
Up until now, we've been very focus on saving money in ways that we can handle on our own. Things like:Hanging clothes out to dry Growing our own vegetables Meal Planning Making our own laundry detergent Shopping yard sales and much, much more!Everything we've done to save money, … [Read more...]
The Argument For Early Retirement
Perhaps you've noticed, but this blog's entire purpose centers around early retirement.Specifically, at the age of 40.Because of that, I'm sure that some people think we're crazy, some think we'll never make it, and others are jealous, but regardless of your own opinions about early … [Read more...]
Why I Use Personal Capital To Manage My Money
Up until now, my money management situation has been pretty complicated. It involved a bunch of online accounts, paper statements, excel spreadsheets, and even a "Finance Binder."Suffice to say, it took a lot of time and brainpower that I really didn't have to spare.But in 2015, I'm … [Read more...]
$5 Meal Plan Review
When Erin Chase (the $5 Dinner Mom) graduated from Texas Christian University, she found herself in the Dominican Republic working as a high school math and science teacher. While she loved her work, living the Dominican Republic taught her how to shop and meal plan on a budget - and in a … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Make An Extra $100 a Week This Summer
Editors Note: Thanks so much to Angie Nelson of The Work At Home Wife for submitting this post today! I know I'm working on earning some extra money this summer, and Angie has some great ideas! If you are interest in submitting a guest post, check the requirements over here and then shoot me an … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Preserve the Harvest Without Using a Canner
Well, our garden is well underway!Our garden plans have changed about 12 times since we decided it was going to happen this year! First, we were going to put in the garden out at my in-laws farm, where there is plenty of room and a really big tiller. But then, I did the math and realized that … [Read more...]
DRAFT App Review – a New Wave of Money Management Tools
This post is part of the #IwantDRAFT campaign with support from DRAFT, the app that uses crowdsourced data to help you understand and compare your portfolio, in partnership with Kasai Media The future of investing is changing drastically. It doesn't matter whether you've just started your first … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for Yard Sales
As summer comes closer and closer, I'm getting read to hit up all of the yard sales in our area, and I'm getting so excited!Please tell me I'm not the only one?!?I literally love everything about summer - the sun being out, the temperature, lazy days in the pool, even gardening! But mostly, … [Read more...]
Patience Pays!
Editors Note: I want to thank Josh from CNA Finance for this awesome post! I know that I definitely struggle with patience, so this totally struck a chord with me - hopefully it will help you see the value of patience too! Take it away, Josh!Patience Pays!Everyone has heard the statement … [Read more...]
