Planning for the future is difficult. Just figuring out where you’ll be a year from now is hard, let alone five or ten years from now. This doesn’t mean you don’t try though. As you’ve heard over and over again, the earlier you start preparing financially for the future, the better off you will be. … Read more

Most people want to either earn more money or save more money (or both). One of the areas where you might not have thought about saving money is around how long your clothing lasts. That said, here are some great tips for how to make clothes last longer! Making your clothing last longer is a … Read more

Setting intentions can be a powerful way to improve your finances and life. And with the power of intentional thoughts, it is possible to completely transform your financial situation for the better. Learning how to set intentions can be a turning point in your life. Not sure how to set intentions? We’ll take a closer … Read more

Last Updated: April 10, 2023 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner – Leave a Comment Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info. Are you hosting a dinner and looking for potluck … Read more

Sometimes, life happens, and you need ideas for how to make $300 fast. You’re not alone, we’ve all been in a pinch before. We’re also here to tell you there are ways to make the amount of money you need now. So, let’s dive in! What can $300 buy? More than half of Americans cannot … Read more

The concept of a “sinking fund” might be as foreign to you as it was to me when I came across it a while ago. Just looking up the definition can be confusing since there are at least two uses for the term: A strategy for the repayment of a specific debt over a period … Read more

A six-figure salary can seem like a dream come true. After all of your hard work, you are rewarded with more zeros on your paycheck. However, one thing to keep in mind is that those zeros do not necessarily add up to a rich life. Most consider a six-figure annual salary to be the epitome … Read more

I’m an obsessive list maker. This obsession is usually an advantage because it helps me stay organized and remember things I need to do or buy. The sheer act of writing something down on a list helps me remember (since my memory is visually oriented) so that often I’m able to shop my list from … Read more

Are you searching for new ways to make extra income? Let us introduce you to reselling and give you ideas on the best items to resell. We’ll discuss where to find items and where to sell them as well. If you’re a natural bargain hunter, keep reading to learn how you can use that skill … Read more

You work really hard to save money and get out of debt. Every year, when making your New Year’s resolutions, you vow that this will be the year you finally succeed and never look back. You set your budget before December loses itself to January; you’ve planned how much you will put on each card, … Read more