The Mason Jar Money Method There is a lot to said for putting your spare change to work for you. Even if you’re working your way out of debt, or you are already pinching pennies so hard that the copper fuses together, the Mason Jar Money Method helps you make serious financial progress even when
My Emergency Fund Saved Me From Myself
I am going to be honest with you- I’m a girl who loves to be consumer debt free. I’m all about having a Roth IRA and putting money away for a rainy day, setting up spending parameters (even if a budget isn’t plausible) and being a free bird when it comes to your money… but
Relationship Rants: How To Stop Lying About Your Debt
I know I’m probably going to get some guff for this, but when it comes to bringing debt into a relationship I think it’s NOT COOL. I’m going on this rant because I see too many 20-somethings bringing gobs of debt into a relationship or others that assume that tackling debt is something you
Is The Fear Of Going Broke Keeping You From Living?
I was on a chat the other day with a good friend of mine that was telling me that she really wanted to relocate to a new city, but couldn’t do so yet because she was afraid of “not having enough money.” Before we delve into today’s post, let’s delve into the fear that
Rant: Frugal Doesn’t Mean “Cheap.”
I was recently discussing fashion with a retailer about frugality and if their wares would appeal to my audience. They expressed their concerns that mid-level price points (meaning, not Target but not Saks Fifth Ave- right in the middle) wouldn’t appeal to people who identified as “frugal.” The conversation that followed I feel is worth
