How to budget for beginners to save money and pay off debt.
Sinking funds can be a little confusing at first, especially if you are new to budgeting. In fact, you might not have even heard of them! So, what is a sinking fund anyway? Sinking funds are basically mini savings accounts. You will use a sinking […]
I can’t believe September is already here! Our oldest son started school in August, so it’s no surprise that the month flew by. The summer was so crazy with all of the lifestyle and money changes that we made, but they have proven to be […]
Are Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps the Right Financial Plan for Large Debt? The Dave Ramsey plan is not for me. I make a large income. I can afford a car payment, a nice house, and I totally deserve those cute shoes I saw yesterday. These […]
Dave Ramsey’s baby Step 1 is to save $1,000, for your starter emergency fund. When we first started baby step 1 of Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps, we kind of brushed over this important little step! We were much more concerned about tackling our debt […]
Do you know how to calculate debt to income ratio? You will usually need to know how to calculate debt to income ratio when you are applying for credit of any kind. This is especially important if you are ready to buy your first home. […]
Are you making any of these common financial mistakes? Debt is completely normal. It’s become something that our culture accepts, and is even considered a “good thing” to build credit. However, debt is actually a thief. Over time, having a lot of debt steals your […]
We have cut down over $8,000 OF EXPENSES OVER THE LAST SIX MONTHS! It’s almost unbelievable. What were we even doing?! Once we started cutting down little expenses, it became easier to find more ways to cut and save in the budget. Related: How to […]
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Are you looking for a few simple tips for a personal budget that works? Creating a personal budget does not have to be difficult, and can actually be fun and very rewarding! If you aren’t sure how to make a personal budget, or can’t seem […]