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 […]
The ins and outs of moving back home with your parents
Anyone who has found themselves in a tight financial spot has wondered – even if just for a moment – whether they should move back in with their parents. It could be that you lost your job, or that you are finding it difficult to provide for your children, or that you are in-between marriages, […]
Your relationship with self-worth and money: It’s complicated
Does your bank balance determine who you see in the mirror? Research shows there’s a powerful connection between self-worth and net worth. It’s important to have high self-esteem and sometimes that can be tied to your financial success and assets. That’s not how you should judge yourself as a person, but money can impact whether […]
The Step-by-Step Guide to Purging your Home for Extra Cash
I am a BIG FAN of earning extra cash via side hustles. I am also obsessed with banishing clutter from every inch of my home (seriously, sometimes it border on a sickness) and so the perfect way to combine both of my passions is to periodically “purge” my home of items I am no longer […]
What is a mortgage?
It’s spring and I can always tell because of a) the weather and b) because of all the homes in the neighborhood that pop up for sale each season. For the first time buyers who come to this site, I wanted to dedicate an entire post to breaking down what a mortgage is and how […]
Identity Theft: What to Do and How to Protect Your Finances
I had my identity stolen in 2015. And it was one of the biggest PITA of my life. Five years later, in 2020, it feels as if identity theft is a thing of the past. Businesses are more aware of it now, and there are so many measures in place to secure information. It feels […]