Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage but don’t know where to start? Are you a little iffy because you’re wondering how does refinancing a mortgage work? Maybe you’re just overwhelmed with information, or you feel like you’re missing out because it seems like everyone is refinancing their mortgages this year. With a ton of […]
6 Lessons from Joining Finances After Marriage
The “most romantic day of the year” is just around the corner, and to celebrate I decided to write about something I haven’t really had the chance to share my experience on yet: what happened to my finances once I got married. I’m sharing below the most surprising things I learned about myself (and money!) […]
What is a Debt Consolidation Loan + How Can I Use it To Get Ahead Financially?
So you’re ready to tackle debt and get the payments out from your budget, but you’re not sure of the best way to do it. How can you know what option will be best for the kind of debt you’re facing? This post will tackle the difference between a debt consolidation loan and debt management company […]
Self Employed Maternity Leave: How I’m Saving Up
Once you find out you’re pregnant, there’s (obviously) lots of emotions and thoughts. But if you’re self-employed, elation can turn to panic when you have to think about the realities of having a baby. When will I work? Who will take care of the baby while I work? How much time will I take off […]
What is a Balance Transfer? How Can it Help Me Get Out of Debt?
I’ve hesitated in the past to administer credit card offers because of my own checkered history with cards. I’d never want to give a financial recommendation that could potentially hurt readers in the future. But after doing some research and surveys among readers, I’ve learned that the majority of you are very debt-focused: you’re less […]
81 Ways To Get Better at Personal Finance This Year
We have started a brand new decade, and honestly, it feels weird to say (type) out loud. For whatever reason, “2020” feels way more daunting than when it became “2010.” No matter how you feel about “the roaring 20’s” and a brand new decade, the new year is a great time to start over with […]