When my husband and I decided to invest our savings in property, all we saw were potential dollar signs in our future. We envisioned our money multiplying quickly. While it is possible, there are a few things we learned the hard way about property investments. It’s not just about saving up capital then investing, it …
The Hidden Gems of Financial Wellness
You want to know a secret to financial wellness? The truth is you probably already know what these secrets are, but you’re likely highly underestimating them. We did. For years. And knowing them but not doing them almost ruined us financially.
Why Financial Literacy Matters
Hey, friends! This is our first of several posts about financial literacy in honor of Financial Literacy Month. Today, we feature Jack from Enwealthen. Jack blogs about investing, increasing your net worth and all things personal finance with a dose of entertainment and humor to boot. Imagine this. You’re living paycheck to paycheck. You have no …
How to Choose the Best Garden Fence
Today we have a guest post from fellow blogger, Lucy. Enjoy! You have managed to build a lovely garden, all bright and colorful, and have also used the best HPS bulbs to ensure proper, healthy growth of your greeneries. You spend enough time learning how to harvest buttercrunch lettuce, and how to grow other vegetables …
How to Make Room in Your Budget to Save for College
Most parents want to help their children start out on the right path for their future. For many, that means a college education. Of course, there are costs associated with achieving that college education. Because those costs are constantly rising, it can be difficult for parents to secure the necessary money to pay for it. …
Your Prepper Arsenal: The #1 Non-Negotiable Tool You Need
We talk a lot about prepping on this site. Since we moved from the suburbs to the country four and a half years ago, we’ve slowly been learning the vital importance of being prepared for whatever potential disasters might come one’s way and what types of supplies are most important in a prepper arsensal. Sometimes …
April is Financial Literacy Month
Hey, frugal friends!! Just wanted to let you know that April is Financial Literacy Month and so me and the rest of the personal finance blogging world will be working extra hard to help you go from financial bondage to financial freedom. Financial Literacy Month has a special place in the heart of many bloggers …
How to Build Your Business from Nothing to Something Great
Building a business takes passion, guts, and zeal. You can’t just sit back and wait for something good to happen you must go out there and make it happen. By the way, it does not matter how much money you have in the bank. This might sound counterintuitive, but having too much can be a …
5 Essential Items to Keep in Your Bug Out or Go Bag
Hey friends!! Today we have a guest post from Angelica, who blogs over at Tactical Guru. Enjoy! Developing a bug out bag and/or go bag for emergencies is probably one of the first things you’ll do when you start prepping. If you’re new to this, it can be an intimidating task. For one thing, you …
Your Money Situation Won’t Change Until You Start Taking Responsibility for Your Actions
I realize that this post might get me in hot water with some, but I recently read another article about the dire money situation of Americans and how it’s not their fault. Being an American who for many years took little responsibility for my own money situation (along with my husband) and being one who …
