Guest Cottages as an Alternative to a Larger House
It's no secret that I've been planning on buying a house in the "near future." Unfortunately, that near future was further away than I had imagined. Yet, now I'm realistically looking at purchasing a house in 16-18 months from now - hey, at least I have a time frame instead of a hazy vision of the "future."
Read MoreGone Camping!
I'm off this week for my summer camping trip. For those who have an aversion to camping, let me just remind you that camping can by luxurious by most standards.
Read MoreThe Ability to Plan for the Future
I've only recently begun to plan 15+ years out for my future. Until now, it was hard for me to imagine where I'd be (realistically!) in 5, 10, or 20 years.
Read MoreThird Quarter, New Goals
The first half of the year I did really well meeting my financial goals. I was able to pay down my consumer debt and increase my savings as well as my investment accounts.
Read MoreAverage American Kid Ranked Lower in Personal Finance than the Rest of the World?
Ironically, this summer I'm teaching a personal finance class to middle school students. It's an enrichment class, so the curriculum combines fun activities with "real-life" activities including budgeting.
Read MoreIs Living in a Tiny House Actually Viable?
There's definitely a growing movement and interest in tiny houses over the past few years. With stories that pop up on news sites like NBC and shows that feature tiny house builders, there's a segment of the population that's following this trend.
Read MoreFun, Frugal Summer Savings
I love summer and I know I'm not alone. The longer days give us more time to squeeze in activities, even for those that continue to work a 9 - to - 5 job. But what I find is that I spend more money over the summer!
Read MoreSetting and Sticking to Money Goals
In the past, I've set monetary goals for myself and wouldn't come close to achieving them. Want to know why? They weren't specific enough or attainable. I'd make pie in the sky predictions that I had no way of meeting, but they looked good on paper so I typed them out.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Camping Guide
Let me be very clear, camping involves a tent - not an RV - so my suggestions revolve around spending the night in a canvas covered abode, not a powered metal box on wheels. My experiences with tent-camping are also varied, from sleeping in a tent on warm summer nights to getting snowed on in a freak spring snowstorm.
Read MoreWelfare Ramblings
Ultimately, the results people want to see from those receiving welfare are that they eventually become self-sufficient - have a job and earn a living wage to care for their families on their own. Yet, how the TANF and SNAP program work do the opposite.
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