100 Fun Things To Do with No Money

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Post published:March 1, 2021
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When money is tight, it can be tough to have a fun time with no money in the bank. What fun things can you do with no money? We've got…

40 of the Best Frugal Living Tips

Post author:Melissa
Post published:November 26, 2020
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Frugal living is not just about being cheap (although those terms get confused!). Living frugal is about being more intentional with your money. Doing your research before you purchase, and…

11 really fun date night ideas for $20 or less

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Post published:October 29, 2020
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Dates are important for couples, whether you've been together forever or this is your first date together. You bond, laugh, and just enjoy each other's company. But when you're on…

4 horrible financial tips for married couples (and what to do instead)

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Post published:October 17, 2020
Post category:Budgeting Marriage
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Have you ever received just terrible marriage advice? You know, the kind that you try out and it fails miserably? Finances for married couples can be a tricky topic. Mostly…

Why do I need an emergency fund?

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Post published:October 15, 2020
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We've had our share of emergencies in our house. Anything from medical to mechanical to household messes; we've had them. Before we started a budget, we'd simply swipe our debit…

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

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Post published:September 22, 2020
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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…

Why spouses shouldn’t have separate bank accounts

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Post published:September 19, 2020
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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…

How to budget on an irregular income

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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…

The secret to navigating money fights

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Post published:July 1, 2020
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We've all had them. Everyone. Even the people who are great with money. So if you're here, just know one thing. You are not alone. Money fights are hard, because…

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…