Doing a home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process. While looking at a property online or even during a walk-through might seem extensive enough, you don’t want to buy a property only to discover you’ll have to sink thousands more into repairs. (Read about my renovation story here.) Home inspectors […]
Ah, college. You fun, expensive, tedious monster. Some days I miss college, but most days I’m just happy it’s over. (I’m sure most people would have a similar sentiment.) But what can you do when you fall out of love with the job you got your degree for? Or better still, end up in a […]
SPONSORED ADVERTISING CONTENT When it comes to buying a home, I have always been the type of person who knows exactly what I want. I looked at three homes in person before buying my first (The 1940’s fixer-upper in Southwest Atlanta) and we looked at eight total when my husband and I bought our […]
Do you have credit card debt you want to pay down? Want to go on an amazing vacation but don’t have the money? Maybe you want to start a side hustle to make extra money but with everything going on you just don’t have time. I understand not having the bandwidth, but if […]
Whatever the reason, sometimes you need to make an extra $100, $1000, or even $5000 for life’s various expenses. This is why I’ve compiled a roundup of side hustle ideas grouped by how much you want to make and level of effort. Your car might develop a serious malfunction and you have to get a […]
Your first thought, “I want to stop renting and buy a house.” Second thought, “I wonder how much house I can afford.” Home affordability, however, is a delicate balance between your budget, home prices in your area, what you need out of the house and your future financial goals. Yes! The goals you […]
A few weeks ago, I posted on Instagram about an Armani suit I planned to wear for a conference and I got a TROLL asking me why I was promoting myself as a fiscally savvy brand and then “showing off” items people couldn’t afford. Rude. I am always shopping for clothes on a budget, but […]
We could all use the extra money, and in the world that we live in, there truly is an app for everything. After putting together a list of apps that can save money, it felt important to list the apps that can help earn it, too. So, here is a list of the top […]
It’s something I say quite often: Atlanta may not offer a ton in terms of “tourist attractions,” but it’s a great place to live. While many may come through our city just for conferences or a flight layover, there’s actually a ton to do here in terms of an Atlanta trip itinerary. The trick is, […]
Companies are constantly trying to figure out what consumers want. So, what if you could get paid to tell them your opinions? That’s the idea behind survey sites. The “best survey sites” are ones that are legit, easy to use, and clear about how you’re getting paid and when. They’re also very popular with […]
