Meet Jessica Two years ago, Jessica was a single mother of two boys, working two jobs, going to school part time and feeling the pinch of continually living paycheck to paycheck. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t seem to figure out a way to stay ahead of these constant curve balls life […]
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Should You Sell Your Home to Pay Off Debt?
Many people share the dream of owning their own home. But as most homeowners know, finally achieving that dream can also mean having high monthly mortgage payments as a result. Factor in the other associated expenses, along with all the other bills you have, and money can get a little tight. Plus, a mortgage is […]
5 First-Time Home Buyers Share the Good -and the Bad
If buying a home is on your to-do list, you’re not alone: Eighty-three percent of young people still believe homeownership is part of the American Dream, and 78 percent believe they can achieve it. But while exciting, the process of purchasing a first home is fraught with potential pitfalls—some costlier than others. Here, Alison Rogers, a […]
Should You Take a Vacation While in Debt?
Taking a break from your regular routine can be essential to maintaining both your mental and physical health. In fact, that’s one reason why most employers offer a certain number of vacation days to their employees each year. But when you are trying to get out of debt, you may think the last thing you need […]
35 Money Questions You Need to Know Before 35
By the time you’ve reached your 30s, you’ve probably heard dozens of financial acronyms and terms thrown around—from APRs to IRAs, expense ratios to exchange-traded funds. Yet while the lingo may sound familiar, you might not have a really clear understanding of what the words actually mean or how they apply to your finances. And that […]
How FreshBooks Changed My Small Business
This week on the blog, my good friend, nutrition coach, and budget-friendly foodie is back to share how she saves money with her business using FreshBooks! She also writes on her own blog at AWalkMyWay.com. Take it away A. Walk… I was not a business major. In fact the only B I got in college […]