There are a few things newly married couples procrastinate on. Two, in particular, should not be put on the back burner! Nothing in life is certain. Things can change in just a moment. Several years ago, we said our earthly goodbyes to a friend who was in the prime of his life when a surgery…
These tips for newly married couples will help save a lot of stress when it comes to managing your family’s finances over the years! The first few days, even weeks, of newly married life aren’t generally spent sitting down and chalking out a plan for the months and years ahead. The time does eventually come,…
These 5 ways to cut household costs may not seem like rocket science to some, but they’re surefire ways to save money! How many do you do? Are you looking for ways to save some money on your monthly expenses? I have a few simple tips that aren’t rocket science but will help you reduce your…
Are you ready to try the 30 Day No Spending Challenge? The goal is to stay away from spending money on unnecessary expenses by doing fun, free things with the family. With the price of things on the rise, this is a great way to be careful about what you spend. If you’re spending less,…
Life has its fair share of curveballs. No matter how prepared you are, how secure you feel in your life, or how assured you are about the stability of your finances, one turn of events can make you feel otherwise. No one wants bad things to happen, but you can change what happens during these…
How to teach financial literacy to a teenager with my free Expense Tracker printable. Plus financial literacy quotes that just make sense. I think it hits you that your child is growing older when someone asks you how old she is, and when you share her age, they respond, “Wow! She’s in high school!!” As…
Heard of the motto “Live It Up Today“? Whoever coined it must be trying hard to desperately count the pennies right now! Unless you hold the reigns on your finances, you will have lots to regret tomorrow. I prefer the motto: “Save TODAY. Be at peace tomorrow.” .If you are diligent to save the little pennies each day, they…
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I’m thankful for my husband. The LORD knew I’d need help in the finance area and blessed me with the perfect helpmate. 17 plus years of marriage has taught me a thing or two when it comes to finances. These principles help save a lot of unnecessary stress and the chaos that follows after. These will…
Money is rarely the most exciting thing you’ll need to talk about in your relationship. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Whether you like it or not, money is a crucial part of anyone’s life and something that needs to be budgeted and addressed as a team. Remember, just as a business can’t run…
I still remember the day I said “I do!” as if it were yesterday… The rush of joyous emotions, the giddy-headed excitement, the prospect of living the rest of my life with my best friend. Who can forget the feeling every newly married couple experiences, of wanting to live on love and fresh air for…
I’ve heard one too many Moms complain that they’re unable to take a vacation with their family because it’s just way too expensive. And then right after the conversation head off to the mall to indulge in another bag full of clothes that will only sit in the closet anyway! Saving is not a bad word. Nor…