"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
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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
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)