Welcome back to the Kitchen Remodel On A Budget series. Make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 to see how things kicked off! After finally getting the new countertops installed, the entire kitchen started feeling different. We now had the new design permanently installed, and we immediately felt the difference in adding twice the counter space to our small kitchen. And … [Read more...] about Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 5
Paying Off Student Loans With Credit Card Rewards!
Disclaimer: Credit cards can be a dangerous tool that helps dig you into massive debt at a high interest rate. I NEVER recommend anyone using the below strategies who has been in massive credit card debt AND who is NOT on a budget plan. It took us 3 years running a cash-only budget before we could dip our toes into credit cards, and I recommend anyone starting out take at least 1 YEAR on a … [Read more...] about Paying Off Student Loans With Credit Card Rewards!
Stocks Are Plunging, What Should I Do?
If you haven't heard the news, the U.S. stock market is in amid quite the tumble over the past few days of trading. Investors are worried about the Global economy and China's economic slowdown. There was a huge sell off that caused it to drop 1,000 points (nearly 8.5%) yesterday, causing HUGE headlines to come out: "After historic 1,000 point plunge, Dow dives 588 points at close" "Dow … [Read more...] about Stocks Are Plunging, What Should I Do?
If Car Commercials Were Honest (Video)
As everyone knows around here, buying new cars is the equivalent of draining your 401k, cashing it out in small bills, and setting them on fire as they drop off a cliff into the ocean. I've always wondered what convinces people to buy a new car, and how anyone can listened to the garbage spewed at car dealerships who's sole purpose is to make a VERY large profit off of you. Cracked.com has … [Read more...] about If Car Commercials Were Honest (Video)
Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 4
Welcome back to the Kitchen Remodel On A Budget series. Make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 to see how things kicked off! We left off having just scheduled our granite countertop installation, and replacing the upper cabinets with the new ones from our garage. All the cabinets were hung and doors put on, things were looking GOOD! We also brought in our stainless, French door … [Read more...] about Kitchen Remodel On A Budget: Part 4
Want To Be A Success? Follow This One Simple Rule
Ok, time for a mental exercise. Close your eyes. Or…at least think about what it would feel like if you closed your eyes. Got it? Ok, now clear your head of any thoughts. All you can hear is the sound of my (online) voice. Ok, now, tell me the first thing you think of when I say this word: Success. What popped into your head first? Was is a shiny red Ferrari racing down the Autobahn at … [Read more...] about Want To Be A Success? Follow This One Simple Rule