Budgeting

Not sure where to start with budgeting? Learn how to budget money, make a monthly budget, or even budget on a low income. These are the tips and tricks we used to pay off over $27,000 in 17 months!

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10 Simple Rules for a No Spend Challenge

Thanks to Tik Tok, plenty of folks have been turned on to trying a no spend challenge. I love it when social media helps people cut unnecessary spending and find new ways to save. If you’re not familiar with a no spend challenge, the key takeaway is to spend less money by cutting out unnecessary…

The Best 30 Inexpensive Gifts for the Woman Who Has Everything

March 27, 2023/Tana/No Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information. I think we all know that it can be hard to find inexpensive gifts for the woman who has everything. (Or, a gift at any price point when they already have everything, right?) It’s vital to make sure the gift is thoughtful,…

The Top 10 Reasons not to Lease a Car (and Buy Instead)

When my husband and I moved in together, he was leasing his vehicle. Needless to say, it was effortless to come up with more than 10 reasons not to lease a car after dealing with the aftermath of returning it. Having owned outright and tried a leased vehicle, we learned quickly how leasing could add…

Ways to Stretch Your Budget

The differences between a sinking fund and emergency and why you need both

The Beginner’s Guide to Dave Ramsey Sinking Funds

As you’ve started diving into sorting out your finances, you’ve probably heard that you need a starter emergency fund of $1,000. You may have also heard some talk about Dave Ramsey sinking funds and categories as well. But what exactly is the difference between an emergency fund and a Dave Ramsey sinking funds? And why…