by Julie | Dec 18, 2015 | Budgeting, Lowering expenses, Savings and debt, The Basics
Sometimes we just need an easy win. And what’s easier than saving money without giving anything up, making any changes, or even leaving the house? Now don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a get rick quick scheme. You can’t make millions of dollars...
by Julie | Dec 10, 2015 | Budgeting, Increasing income, Lowering expenses, Mindset
I wanted those hooks. I wanted them bad. My desire only got worse after I got to try out a friend’s but they weren’t at all in my budget. Not even a little. How could I justify the cost, even for such awesome hooks for my favorite hobby? And then I...
by Julie | Dec 6, 2015 | Budgeting, Lowering expenses
I knew I had a problem when I felt that I had to stop going into bookstores altogether. I was avoiding bookstores like a dieter avoids bakeries. It was just too dangerous. It was almost impossible for me to leave a bookstore without buying a book or two. Dollar bins...
by Julie | Dec 5, 2015 | Budgeting, Lowering expenses, Savings and debt
It’s early December and the holiday season is in full swing. Everyone I talk to asks how I’ll be spending the holidays, the stores are filled with decorations, parties are being scheduled, and people are figuring out which gifts to buy. But all of those...
