What to do When You Have Nothing
So that’s it then. No weapons, no friends, no hope. Take all that away, and what’s left? Damn, Buffy is empowering! She teaches … Read more
Pro Tips
Terrifying 401K Statement? Here’s What to Do About It
I don’t look at my 401K statement very often. I only look once a year to check out my yearly performance and see if … Read more
What Should Grown-ups Spend Money on?
Children are so insightful! I asked an eight-year-old if she had any questions about money, and her very first question was “what should grown-ups spend … Read more
Spending All Your Savings on a House
So I did a thing. I spent all of my savings on a house. I only have about 5k left for emergency situations. I’m a … Read more
10 Details You Need to Pay Attention to When Buying a Fixer Upper
Are you thinking of buying a fixer upper? We just did! We aren’t builders in any way, but we did know that there are … Read more
Should You Buy A Fixer Upper?
I’m buying my third house! But this time, I’m doing something a bit different (and kind of scary!). Instead of buying a completely updated ready … Read more
Money Goals
Money Goals We’ve all got goals, right? Well, I’m no different, I have tons of money goals! Some are reasonable, and some are admittedly pretty … Read more
Money Fail – Racking up the Credit Card Debt
I don’t know what happened. Last year around this time, I had my credit card completely paid off. Zero balance – go me! But now, … Read more
Cutting the Cable Cord
Making the Decision to Cut the Cable Cord Making the decision to cut the cable cord was a long time coming. We hardly ever watch … Read more
Destroying My Credit and Hurting Future Melanie
I’ve been nostalgic lately, thinking about my past, my upbringing, and some of the wonderful financial decisions I made when I was a teenager. I’ve … Read more