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 […]
10 Financial Resolutions for 2020 (With Ideas & Examples)
There’s lots of research out there on why resolutions fail year after year. Financial resolutions are no different. Essentially, people just don’t go about it the right way; setting a huge goal like “I’m going to lose weight” is both unattainable (because you’re not setting an action plan along with your resolution) and unspecific (how […]
I’m Having a Baby! [+ A New Beginning for Financial Best Life]
Those who follow along on instagram know that I’m currently (as of writing this post) around 25 weeks pregnant and that Rich and I are expecting our first baby in late March. We’re very excited and someday I’ll write a post about all the ways pregnancy has been different than I expected. But today I […]
The Best Survey Sites Where Users Can Earn Real Cash
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 stay-at-home […]
Qapital vs Digit; Are Savings Apps Dead?
Digit and Qapital work in much the same way; they are apps that analyze your spending habits to squirrel away micro amounts of cash you won’t even miss in order to help you save better, but there are some substantial differences, so here’s how Qapital vs. Digit breaks down. Since last summer I’ve been recommending […]
Holiday Shopping with Credit Cards: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
LB Note: Today we have a spectacular guest post from a new friend I made at FinCon this year. Since I get a lot of questions about credit cards and how to best use them without going into debt, I thought it would be great to call in an expert. The holidays are a […]