Looking to save more money, get out of debt, or start investing? You’re in the right place, mama! Here you’ll find strategies and tips from real moms and personal finance experts.
We’ve all Googled a celebrity’s net worth. (Did you know Alec Baldwin is worth $65 million?!) But how many of us have calculated our own? Calculating and tracking your net worth is the best way to boil your financial progress down to one number. It can help you make progress towards your money goals and …
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The mechanics of personal finance are easy. Spend less than you make. Invest for the future. Don’t buy crap you don’t need. But as anyone who has ever set a money goal knows, implementing those rules is a lot more complicated. The stories we tell ourselves limit our ability to make change in our financial …
Have you ever wanted reset your spending to discover what really matters to you? Or do you want save a lot of money in a few short weeks? A no spend challenge may be just what you’re looking for! Today, Ashley from Budgets Made Easy, you may remember her from her visit to the Aha! Debt Series, has …
Having an excellent credit score – 780 and above for FICO scores – is about more than bragging rights (Though, my husband does like the perk of being able to tease me that his score is higher than mine.) The benefits of a great credit score can actually add up to thousands of dollars over …
There is a lot to consider when you’re buying a house. And, as no one is surprised, money was front-and-center on my mind when we were house shopping. But making the right decision for your family doesn’t just come down to dollars and cents. You need to know how your house spending will impact the …
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Wondering where to put your emergency fund cash? Or whether there is a better place to keep your short-term savings? Today, we tackle your options. While long-term returns of the stock market are 7%-10%, the volatility makes the market a poor choice for funds you need in the next few years. But there are places …
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Does the thought of a money podcast summon images of your college accounting professor droning on and on in a too-warm lecture hall? Well, it is time to ditch the flashback. Because these top podcasts won’t put you to sleep at the wheel. Personally, I’m a podcast addict. My PocketCast app is subscribed to so …
Time: the one thing virtually everyone agrees they need more of (OK, maybe money too). It’s no secret time and money are two of the biggest stressors in life. Luckily, there are tons of tools that can help you with your finances, so you spend less time worrying about them. This article covers four ways …
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For first-time home buyers, the mortgage process can be daunting. It is often confusing what mortgage lenders are looking for and how they determine your approval limits. So today, I am happy to have Cindi Conley, a 30-year veteran of the industry, here to break it down for you. She’s going to share the four …
Does anyone else have the best conversations with their mom? Recently, we went to visit my mom in Connecticut. We had to see the owner of the house will be renting and I, obviously, had to get in some mom-time. There are so many reasons that I love seeing my mom. She gives the best …
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