Having received thousands of responses to my iHB survey (you can take this survey after signing up for my newsletter), one question that pops up often is: "What should I do with my money?" These people have started to take back control of their money, gotten on a Budget, and want to put a financial plan in place for their hard-earned dollars. This is the same question I asked myself 12 … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Financial Freedom
How We Survived On $14 An Hour – Exact Budget Details Included!
When I first got engaged to Michelle (over 10 years ago now!), I was in the habit of living paycheck to paycheck, and really had NO IDEA where my money was going. I quickly realized if we were going to make our marriage work, I needed to get on a budget! Luckily, my brother-in-law dropped an audiobook on my lap of The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, and the rest is history! We got on a … [Read more...] about How We Survived On $14 An Hour – Exact Budget Details Included!
How To Save Money: Building a Fence
Are you looking to save BIG MONEY building a new fence? We were able to knock 350ft. of fence in a weekend, saving thousands of dollars in labor and materials by doing it ourselves. Here's my top tips to save money building a fence! Start With a Plan If there's one major theme to any project or activity you decide to do, it's that you must start with a plan. Your project will go 1000x … [Read more...] about How To Save Money: Building a Fence
Pay Off Credit Card Debt For Good: A Complete Guide
There is nothing more depressing in your financial life than staring at a credit card balance that you CANNOT pay off. If you have ever felt STUCK, with no way out, you are not alone. This is a crushing weight that has 1 in 11 Americans stating they feel they will "never be free from credit card debt." (1) BUT THERE IS A WAY. Today we're going to solve the problem, get you on a plan to … [Read more...] about Pay Off Credit Card Debt For Good: A Complete Guide
Nectar Mattress 30-Day Review (2019)
Cheap Sleep. Two words that don't typically go together, and if you've been #adulting for any length of time, you know that getting a good mattress can make a HUGE difference in your daily life. You sleep away 8 hours(-ish) every day, so investing in a good mattress is really a no-brainer. But can you get a quality mattress without a payment? As someone with spine issues (I broke my neck … [Read more...] about Nectar Mattress 30-Day Review (2019)
8 Surprising Benefits Of Saving Money
When it comes to money, it’s not all about the numbers. No, really! When I first got on a budget and stopped blowing through all my money, I realized I could actually save a little money. It was lifechanging! But little did I know the amazing benefits that would come along with saving money, things that changed my life and relationship with money forever. Here are a few … [Read more...] about 8 Surprising Benefits Of Saving Money