Sometimes what I’m blogging about lines up perfectly with what’s happening in my life, and this week is one of those weeks. With three kids at 1, 3 and 6, the topic of allowance for kids was bound to come up eventually!
You’d think that as a personal finance blogger, I’d be right on top of rationing money out to my kids and teaching them everything I know about using it wisely, but it just hasn’t really come up yet. Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had some money talks with our eldest, but she hasn’t yet had money coming in regularly for her to manage.
Are expensive shoes worth it? That’s the question I’m going to dig into today. Being a cheapa$$, I’m always looking for an excuse to spend less on things so naturally, I’m not stoked about buying premium kicks.
January is legit’ my favorite month of the year.
If you have a heartbeat and a capable vehicle, you can make money flipping appliances on Craigslist. Of course appliances isn’t the only way to make cash, but they’re my favorite.
Most of you reading this have probably at least considered buying a new car. There’s nothing quite like it. That new car smell, the flawless exterior, the warranty that leaves you feeling protected.
This blog is a business.
Let’s face it, for most of us, our mortgage (or rent) is likely the most expensive thing that we pay for every month. 
As the things around us become more and more expensive, many people rely on side hustle income to make ends meet. Real estate has gone up more than 20% in my area in the last few years. In that time, wages rose maybe 1-2%. And don’t get me started on the price of gas…
Getting your family on a budget can be really hard. Keeping your family on a budget is even harder! Over the years I’ve learned lots of budgeting hacks to help my family stay on track.