Cash envelopes were our introduction to money management. For several years, we used cash envelopes as a way to control our spending and save money. It worked for a while, but I absolutely hated monthly trips to the bank to pull out cash. Also, let’s be honest — using cash is a pain. It just is. Using a card to make payments is so much more convenient.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Honestly, it’s not a topic I’ve had to deal with much in my life until this past year. I’m not getting into specifics out of respect for others, but we had someone in our extended family commit suicide this past year. I wasn’t incredibly close to him at this stage in our lives beyond our friendship through social media. But that doesn’t make the reality of what happened any less horrific.
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The Anti-Budget is a possible solution for people who hate having a budget. But is it possible to have a budget…that’s not a budget…but is still a budget? Here’s an in-depth look at the anti-budget, how it works, and why it could be the key to unlocking budgeting success.
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Having an emergency fund is vital if you want to take control of your finances. But how do you set aside several months’ worth of expenses if you’re paying off existing debt or struggling to make ends meet? Buy setting up a starter emergency fund.
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As much as I love budgeting, I’m not convinced that I’ve found the best method for us to use going forward long term. So, despite being in a good place right now, financially speaking, we’ve decided to make a change.
WE’RE BREAKING UP WITH OUR BUDGET.
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2020 is the year that you are going to finally take control of your family finances instead of letting your money control you. You know it’s time to get more serious and make your way to financial freedom.
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Let’s face it. Money is important to any family. It’s one of the things couples fight about most. How can you and your spouse get on the same page with your finances?
Enter Zeta. That’s right. Zeta. It’s a new app that’s made especially with couples in mind. We’ve been using Zeta for about 6 months and absolutely love it! How does Zeta work and how will it revolutionize managing family finances? Let’s take a look.
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Looking to make extra income for you and your family? One of the best ways to do that is with freelance writing. It requires little start-up cost and is a skill you can develop with practice. You don’t have to have a journalism or English degree to be a writer either. I’ve found success writing this past year and you can too. I’m going to share my story with you and show you how you can make money as a freelance writer.
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Have you ever taken your family to an indoor waterpark? Is so, you know it can be an overwhelming experience. We’ve been to several different indoor waterpark hotels over the…
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2020 UPDATE: Cedar Point Shores is closed for the entire 2020 season. For more information on 2020 updates for Cedar Point Amusement Park, click here. To celebrate the…