Save more money now. Eat more tacos in the future.
Want to save money now so that you can increase your freedom and flexibility later? Do I burst into song at inappropriate times? (Yes to all.) Join me in the hunt for money-saving solutions!
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Personal finance can be so intimidating. How do you overcome that feeling that you're bad with money? What about when you don't know where to start — when you don't even know WHAT you don't know?! There’s one thing that you need to remember. Start here.
Gather round and listen, little children, to the cautionary tale of being wooed and wowed by boujee face creams and expensive sprays!
Why am I like this?
Does Venmo cost me any money? How can I avoid Venmo fees? Why is Chad hanging out with Monica and why is she sending him money for drinks?!?!?!?!?!? Learn how Venmo is affecting you and your bank account now!
On average, a friend’s wedding costs us $888 from engagement toast to sparkler exit. That’s an average number. Bridesmaids often spend well over $1,000. And to be quite frank, I think that estimate is on the low side. Here are 5 ways you can save some money during #weddingszn.
Father’s Day. It’s a lovely, corporately created sentiment designed for a culture of consumerism. But it’s also a day when you can give a nod back to Dad and say thanks. But you don’t have to fall prey to the cheesy home improvement ads. There are so many ways to show appreciation without making blowing your budget on a weedeater. I’ve rounded up a few frugal ideas for Father’s Day gifts that will still keep you in favorite child position.
It’s intimidating to plan for something that will happen four decades from now. Actually, it's the most optimistic thing I've ever heard, because it means I believe I won't get hit by a bus and die tomorrow. Hope! So touching.
So, what are the average 401(k) contributions? Am I doing it right? Am I way behind the average 25-year-old? What's the "K" even for? Ahead, we discover (some) of the answers.
A no-spend challenge is way to closely monitor your habits and get your spending back on track. There are a number of reasons to participate, with the most obvious benefits including saving money and tapping into your creative spirit as you fabricate numerous excuses for why you can't go to that group dinner.
And, the best part of a no-spend challenge is that it's 100% customizable. You make the rules.
About Me:
Hi! I'm SC and I'm a Lowcountry girl who has surprisingly strong opinions about how BBQ sauce should be made, as well as the fiscal responsibility we have to ourselves. MFM exists to improve financial literacy, challenge perceptions and foster conversations we don't have enough in real life. I'm looking for ways to make the most of my money, and I hope you'll come along for the ride. I'm an avid book nerd, life-long supporter of the em dash and dedicated partner to champagne. Get to know more about me here!
Taylor Swift has a budget. Stay with me …
Budgets are not just for cheap or broke people. They are a savvy way to track what flows in and what goes out — and yet they get this negative association with being overly frugal. Here's the truth of it: Having a budget doesn't chain you down. It offers you freedom with, and control over, YOUR money. Get your FREE step-by-step guide to creating a budget that works for you!