Technology has had amazing impacts on the human race. From fun to life-saving, the internet, smartphones, and all sorts of connected devices have changed our lives in ways that could
4 Types of Apps to Streamline Your Finances and Time Management
Digital technologies have drastically altered the way we live. While some of these advancements have distracted us, there are ways to use these new innovations to improve the quality of
7 Items on the Back to School List You Forgot to Budget
Thanks to Great Clips for sponsoring this post and encouraging parents to support teachers! We’re gearing up for back to school in 8 days. Last week, I took the kids
4 Ways to Keep From Overspending This Christmas
Christmas is certainly one of the most wonderful times of the year. Holiday traditions fill our hearts with joy, reminiscing days gone by. Friends and families gather together to celebrate,
High School Personal Finance Class
The new trimester started at high school today, and my teen is taking Personal Financial Responsibility. I’m pretty excited about it, and I wish more schools offered a similar elective.
How to Set SMART Financial Goals for the New Year
Between New Year’s resolutions and a fresh tax year, it’s time for all new financial goals. Since we started a new business last year, our goals are primarily related to
How to Stick to a Back to School Budget
I’m excited to be working with Women and Co. right now on a a campaign to get moms talking about money. One of the challenges we were assigned was to
{The New Home Ec} 10 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
With Tax Day looming, Americans are scrambling to finish paperwork, searching for last minute deductions, and anticipating their refunds. When that money arrives, the tendency is to treat it as
{The New Home Ec} How to Get Out of Debt: One Blogger’s Inspiring Story
For several years, I have watched in awe as my friend Cherie tackled her family’s monstrous debt with determination, grace, and a healthy dose of extreme frugality. She was the inspiration behind my post on debt free bloggers. I watched, with tea…
{The New Home Ec} The Secret to a Successful Budget
Household budgets take a lot of work, but it’s the best way to save money for the things you really want. Unfortunately, many budgets ultimately fail. But, there is one,