Don't come home from a trip with debt. Track travel expenses and enjoy your time away guilt-free! Find out 4 methods that are simple and easy. {Note: This post contains affiliate links. Read disclosure here.} Have you ever come back from a vacation and been sick to your stomach once you opened up the credit card statement and realized how much you spent? If so, then you … [Read more...]
Why Adults Need an Allowance Too
When we think of an allowance, most of us think about children. An allowance is a great way to teach children about money, and it can be an extra incentive for kids to learn good work ethic. I love the concept and we hope to start something similar with our own kids at some point. But have you ever thought about having an allowance as an adult? The Teacher and I have learned to work … [Read more...]
What Should I Do with My Tax Refund?
Are you getting a tax refund this year? I so - yay! Take a moment to consider some options before you make any final decisions. {Note: This post contains affiliate links. Read disclosure here.} As Benjamin Franklin said, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Whether we like them or not (and who actually likes them?), taxes are a fact of life. Tax time … [Read more...]
Why I Am Not A Fan of Auto Bill Pay
There's nothing wrong with using the auto bill pay service at your local bank, but I just can't seem to get on board. Here are some of my reasons why. At the beginning of the month, after we've created our budget and I've paid the bills, I make my trip through the drive thru at our bank to withdraw our cash for the month. I know, we are "old school," but I wouldn't have it any other … [Read more...]
What is a Slush Fund? {and how to get started}
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, then you already know that we had some hefty expenses over the past few months. We knew that we would need new tires soon and that we were living on borrowed time with our roof. We were just hoping to wait as long as possible before biting the bullet and spending all that money. I don't know about you, but those are not items that I enjoy spending … [Read more...]