Are You Ready to Finally Fix Your Finances - For Good?
Hi, we're Mike & Mollie.
Whether it's paying off debt, making more money, or increasing your savings, we're here to share what we've learned.
As a family of six living off one income, we've had to learn how to live frugally by necessity. What we didn't expect was how much contentment this would lead to.
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How to Navigate Negotiating a Job Counteroffer
You’re finally ready to jump from your current position to a new job offer and have made it through the process of dusting off your resume and sitting through hours of tough interviews. You’ve landed a sweet gig that’ll give you a new challenge and that extra time off for that trip to Hawaii you’ve…
Grocery on a Budget: Easily Cut Your Bill by Half
We’d been struggling with keeping our grocery on a budget for the past…well, since we started budgeting. So I sat down to make a game plan that I know you can probably use as well. Staying on track with your food budget starts with finding cheaper options and easier ones that you’ll be able to use…
Grocery Budget Makeover Review: How Much Did I Save?
Learning how to hit the grocery on a budget – and not overspend – is something most normal people struggle with. I get it. I’ve been there. Our grocery budget would turn upside down at the drop of a hat, and was the one budget category we couldn’t seem to get on track. Creating a…
How to Make Money on eBay: The Ultimate Guide
Learning how to sell on ebay and make money was a personal goal that I decided to try at the beginning of the year. With so much stuff lying around that needed to get Marie Kondo’d, I decided to give eBay a shot. And thankfully, it did not disappoint! I am still looking for stuff…
What is Financial Freedom? (And How to Achieve It)
If you’re wondering what is financial freedom anyway, you’re in the right place! Think about how your finances make you feel. When you picture your latest credit card or bank statement, what feelings come to mind? Is it discomfort? Are you upset? Or have you not opened them for fear of the numbers you’ll see?…
How to Change Your Money Mindset For Good
I have spent most of my adult life trying to pay off debt, only to accrue more in a vicious cycle. Around and around we went. While we’ve paid off big chunks here and there, we somehow always ended up with more debt in another form. A new-to-us car, another birth, a new move. We…
35 Frugal Living Tips with a Big Impact
With the hot mess that was 2020, we’re all looking for the easiest frugal living tips with a big impact. Whether you’ve lost your job, finding yourself saying “I’m broke” too often, or are building an emergency fund, these thrifty tips and tricks will help. Frugal living in 2020 doesn’t mean giving up everything you…
How to Get Free Internet and Wi-Fi
Getting your internet for free is a great way to reduce your expenses because, let’s face it, internet service can be pricey. Average Cost of Internet Service The cost of internet service can vary from provider to provider. It really depends on the speed you want and whether or not you have a data cap…
The Best Cheap Christmas Gifts Everyone Will Love
Giving cheap Christmas gifts doesn’t mean buying ugly, junky presents. (Unless you’re into that sort of thing.) It just takes a bit of creativity to find cheap Christmas gifts under $10 that fit into your budget and the gift receiver will love. With some budgeting and planning, you can easily stick within your budget and…
75 (Mostly) Free, Fun, and Cheap Things to Do with Kids
Whether it’s summer break or just an average weekend, we’re always looking for the best free things to do with kids. There’s just not always a lot of room in the budget to squeeze out a lot for activities. We all know kids can be crazy expensive, thanks to daycare, clothes, and all their favorite…
How to Sell Feet Pics Online & Make Easy Money
While there are millions of ways to earn extra money, not all of them make for such an exciting and interesting dinner conversation as selling feet pictures. If you’ve made your way here, the chances are high that you’re looking to learn how to sell feet pics – or at least are considering doing so. …
How to Watch TV without Cable or Satellite
For a lot of folks, the idea of learning how to watch tv without cable or satellite can feel a lot like deprivation. Who doesn’t need a little mindless escape at the end of a long and tiring workday? Unfortunately, as much as we feel like we deserve the break, the cost of cable can…