You may have noticed a few recent references to stressed-out Mr. Smith. I commented in response to Mrs. Groovy’s positivity challenge, that I really wanted to find a way to help my husband be a little more thankful and relaxed. The key was figuring out the root of his anxiety. As …
There are many paths to better financial health. Living frugally is one of the best ways to get ahead on paying off debt or saving money towards various goals. However, to really speed up the process, you need to do more than just cut back on spending. Using your free …
Whatever the reason why you need more money, there may come a point where it feels like you have exhausted all your resources. So, you’ve budgeted like a professional, you may be working more than one job, and you’ve learned to live a frugal lifestyle. Are there any other options? As we work hard …
Why is it that we work multiple jobs as teenagers, but readily accept the idea that as adults we should focus on only one career? A significant portion of our family’s success in paying off debt is thanks to pursuing a multitude of different side hustles. The extra income, even …
I’m always on the lookout for new ways to make a little extra money to expedite our debt payoff. Smart phones are awesome tools for hustling up a little extra cash, instead of wasting your time away (and sometimes paying money) playing games. I just found a new money-making app …
Our own daily routine is something that seems mundane and of little importance, but apparently it’s much more fascinating from the outside. There’s something intriguing about comparing our day-to-day life with others, by reading the intimate details of their day. Also, working moms are always searching for that illusive, perfect work-life balance. …
Money problems and time management issues seem to be frequent complaints, yet tons of people (children and adults) have spent this past week running around chasing imaginary creatures with the new Pokemon Go app. While I am happy that this video game encourages exercise, I can’t help but think there are much …
In our quest to pay off debt and achieve semi-retirement by the age of 40, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to save money and to make extra money. I’m super excited about finding a great tool for buying and selling used books. I have big plans for using …
I was reading a post yesterday that asked for comments about money epiphanies and what has changed in our life since then. One of the first things that came to mind (besides paying off a ton of debt) was how I created this blog. The original purpose of it was to document …
There are two simple ways to improve your finances: spend less money or increase your income. Our extreme goals require extreme effort, which is why one tactic isn’t enough . . . we do both. Our progress in 2015 was due to living frugally and hustling to earn extra money. We were able …
