"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"….well, at least at our house it is! It is definitely that time of the year again, and all things that twinkle and jingle start showing up everywhere you turn! I enjoy every part of the Christmas season, especially putting up Christmas lights (check 'em out here). And we're pretty stocked up on 'nog and gift wrap here in the iHB household, but we … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways To Save Money On Christmas Decorations
Where Can I Sell My Phone? Top 7 Places That Pay Cash!
Do you have an old cell phone lying around collecting dust? Did you know that phone could put HUNDREDS of dollars back in your pocket?! I've put together the top places PAY CASH for your old cell phone. And I'll show you who pays the MOST! The best part is that all transactions are ONLINE, which makes this the simplest, and SAFEST way to sell your old phone. Who Pays The Most For … [Read more...] about Where Can I Sell My Phone? Top 7 Places That Pay Cash!
Personal Finance 101
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 Personal Finance 101
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