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The blog for living a debt free life.
Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
I have great budget friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas that won’t break the bank. Everything is $15 or less to make your V-Day frugal and fun!
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Budgeting as a Couple | We Hit Our Down Payment Goal!
It’s fun budgeting as a couple, especially when you hit shared money goals, like saving for a down payment! Check out how we did in our January budget.
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I’m A Millennial With Credit Card Debt HELP!
The overwhelm is real with credit card debt, and you are not alone. Here’s how to create a plan around credit card debt to get debt free.
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Random Act of Kindness: Paying it Forward at Burger King
I’m bringing some much needed cheer to a local Burger King. I hope this inspires you to brighten someone else’s day through a random act of kindness!
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Boss Mode: How to Pay Off Debt
Learn how to pay off debt using one of two methods. You truly hit boss mode when you use an effective method on how to pay off debt so you can get back to living a life that you were truly meant to live.
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Live in the City on a Budget with YourGirlChase
Learn how to live in the city on a budget with Perla Chase from YourGirlChase. It doesn’t take six-figures to make it happen, either.
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Best High Interest Savings Accounts for Millennials
The hunt for the best high interest savings accounts for millennials stops here. These options will turn your savings into a little profitable machine without you having to do any additional work.
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How to Save Money Consistently
In order to save money consistently, you need to start paying yourself first. Here’s three ways to get in the habit of saving before spending.
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July Beers & Budgeting Review
We are introducing one of our favorite beers in this episode of Beers & Budgeting – Oatmeal Cream Stout by Tallgrass Brewing Company! This month we discuss traveling to Montana on a budget, how we track vacation expenses and an update on running totals for our other savings goals.
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June Beers & Budgeting Review
We are diving into another beers and budget meeting where we went on an amazing vacation to New York City and discuss the role of running totals while sippin’ on Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale.
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529 College Savings Plan: Prepping For Your (Unborn) Child
Opening a 529 college savings plan can help millennials prep for their offspring. Here’s how I opened a 529 college savings plan.
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The Debt Snowball Method Explained
The debt snowball method is one effective way to pay off debt. You might have heard of this but what does a snowball have to do with your debt?
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May Beers & Budgeting Review
Every month, my husband and I go over our monthly budget. It’s a chance for us to see just how much income we brought in, how many expenses we had, and what we plan to do for the next month. You have probably heard that having a monthly budgeting meeting with your...
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How To Apply For Scholarships With ‘Ships Ahoy’s Paula Kelly-Frey
If you’ve been caught up in the rush of homework, exams, or spending more time partying than looking for free money, this blog post may just be the motivation you need to learn how to apply for scholarships and do it right.
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Wedding Budget Breakdown: What It Really Cost Me
As a past millennial bride, I wanted to give a realistic view of a typical wedding. I’m sharing all in my wedding budget breakdown so that current and future millennial couples alike know the reality of how much a wedding costs, and how to make it affordable for your own dream day.
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April Beers & Budgeting
Time to get transparent with you! If you ever wanted an insider’s look at how a millennial couple’s budget meeting is conducted, SPOILER ALERT–it involves beer! I’m walking through our April 2018 budget meeting with my husband. We were behind on our meeting, but...
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Easy Ways To Save Money As A Millennial
For most of us millennials saving money feels like next to nearly impossible. Here are six easy ways to save money as a millennial. Whether you’re saving for your first oh sh!t fund, vacation, or car, these easy ways to save money should help you implement effective money saving habits.
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What I Wish I Knew About Student Loan Debt That I Know Now
In honor of #FinHealthMatters Day, I’m sharing all the things I WISH I knew about student loan debt in my collegiate days. These money nuggets would have made me more financially stable in my early 20s had I known back then!
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