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What I’ve learned from paying off $100,000 in debt

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:September 22, 2020
  • Post category:Budgeting/Marriage
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$100,000 is a lot of money. That's higher than some people's mortgage! But it wasn't even counting mortgage for us. That was all of our combined debt, not including our…

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Why spouses shouldn’t have separate bank accounts

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:September 19, 2020
  • Post category:Budgeting/Marriage
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This is going to be a controversial topic, but I hope you stick with me. If you are married and have separate bank accounts (even if you have one joint…

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How to budget on an irregular income

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:September 17, 2020
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When we started paying off debt, my husband had an irregular income. It really threw me off. I wasn't quite sure how to know exactly how much to allocate to…

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A beginner’s guide to budgeting

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:September 15, 2020
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Are you brand new to budgeting and looking for a beginner's guide to budgeting to get you started? You've come to the right place! Or, have you tried it and…

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How compound interest is wrecking your finances

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:May 22, 2020
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It's a term you hear about, might know something about, but might not fully understand its implications on your finances. The compound interest I am talking about here is on…

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How to talk to your spouse about money

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:January 3, 2020
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Fights about money are some of the most common in a relationship. There is undoubtedly something about money that the two of you do not agree on. And since money…

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4 tips to get your finances in order this New Year

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:December 31, 2019
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Our family took a bit of a break during the holiday season, so it's good to be back and to see you here! Between it being H's birthday and Christmastime…

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How to have a budget-friendly Christmas

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:November 25, 2019
  • Post category:Budgeting/DIY
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Christmas is such a joyous time, and is my favorite time of year. Everyone acts so different: you get a "pay it forward" free coffee at Starbucks. People actually let…

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3 Reasons You DON’T Need a Credit Card

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:November 19, 2019
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Credit cards are everywhere these days! Chances are you've had at least one (I know I did!). You're wondering if you should keep it, or possibly get another one. But…

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4 tips to budget for irregular expenses

  • Post author:Melissa
  • Post published:November 14, 2019
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Bills that fluctuate in amount can really throw a budget off. And irregular bills can account for a good chunk of overall monthly expenses. Think things like electricity, gas, groceries,…

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