Now here’s a loaded question, “should you lend money to your boyfriend?” Uhh, girl, I’ve been there and it’s awkward. But, there are things you can do to help your partner financially and ensure the relationship remains intact. Is it ever okay to lend your partner money? Relationships are complicated; throw a financial transaction into […]
5 strategies to save hundreds on baby’s nursery
For me, planning and shopping for our baby’s nursery was one of the most fun parts of a (mostly unpleasant) pregnancy. Like most parents, I want the best of the best for my baby. When planning his room I wanted a high-end designer nursery, but true to my own fashion, I had champagne tastes on […]
How to Make Extra Money in a Small Town
Are you thinking about leaving the busy people and bright lights of the city for a quieter, slower-paced small-town vibe? Or, maybe you’ve grown up in a small town and you want to stay close to home but you need to figure out how to make extra money. A small town might not offer all […]
How Much Money Can You Make Blogging? I’ve Made Over $330,000 So far
Last month, May 2020, I hit my eight-year blogging milestone. That’s a long time, right? Over the last eight years, the question I received most often was, “How do you make money as a blogger” or “How much money can you make blogging?”. So, I thought I would update this post with numbers from last […]
Condo vs. house: Which is the better buy?
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking for a house to raise your family, or seeking to settle in after retirement, you may wonder if you should choose a single-family house or a condo unit. When you think of homeownership, you might think about the pride that comes with owning a house, having outdoor space to […]
Three essential tips to help avoid buyer’s remorse
This week I saw an aqua-colored patio table set. It called out to me. The color made me happy. That it was foldable and portable seemed kismet. The price was within my budget. And, after all, I did need a table and chairs. So, I bought it. It was adorable, bright, and useful. But by […]