More than just being a negative number in your bank accounts, debt is a word that comes with a lot stress to challenge mental and physical health. Each one of us, at some point of time in our lives, has gone through the debt stress or is still going through it. What surprises me is that how persistent and chronic the debt stress is, in today’s scenario. There is a huge amount … [Read more...]
6 Simple Budgeting Rules Not to Ignore
Budgeting is the backbone of financial success. Without it, you have no control over your money. Instead, your money is controlling you. Think of your personal finances like your own personal business. You wouldn't get very far if you didn't keep track of your business gains and losses, and the same is true for your personal accounts. But, great budgeters aren't just born. … [Read more...]
3 Money Problems to Fix If You Want to Be Rich
Ask any financial advisor which question they get the most, and they’ll probably tell you it's this: "How can I get rich quick?" Most of the time, the answer is simpler than you’d imagine: save more. This can mean spending less, investing wisely, or both. Unfortunately, far too many people do the exact opposite. They invest with emotion, they spend way too much , they have … [Read more...]
Spreading the Gospel: Moving Abroad and Internet at Work
Good morning, y’all! Today we’ll be spending the whole day driving on our way to Utah, but I still wanted to show my appreciation to all the other awesome personal finance bloggers out there who write such amazing stuff, and to give YOU the opportunity to learn more about this delicious topic from someone other than me. Welcome to the Saturday Spreading the Gospel … [Read more...]
Utah Road Trip!
Today, we’re starting our cross-country trek to Utah to visit my family for Thanksgiving. What what! We’re both über excited. We made a quick trip to Utah last month for a family thing, but other than that, we haven’t seen my family since we moved to Arkansas last December. I’ve definitely missed everyone, but I’m most excited to see all my nieces and nephews. I have twelve in … [Read more...]