Personal Finance Blog
I may be a girl, but I know a thing or two (or ten) about hunting, fishing and camping. I’ve grown up doing all of those things, and basically live in a tent or a cabin several weeks out of the year. When I was younger, my dad would take me out during hunting season and teach me everything he knew. I know the right and wrong way to hunt, … [Read more...]
Sometimes plans don't always work out the way you hoped, and you end up spending Thanksgiving Day alone. As all my siblings get older and start building families with their own traditions, it's hard to find a time when we can all get together for a family dinner. Which leaves me alone this year on Thanksgiving night. But not to worry I … [Read more...]
So you want to find the best credit card and loan offers, with the lowest fees, best interest rates and all the bells and whistles? Well I will tell you exactly how to do that. Ready?! Do you think you can handle it?! Okay. Here’s the secret... Start paying off all your consumer … [Read more...]
Some of the best gifts are the ones that are inexpensive for the giver but help save money for the receiver too. As a frugal shopper I love giving gifts that encourage ongoing savings and smart, budget conscious decisions. That means buying gifts when they are on sale or using coupons to save on your purchases. I recently found online Best Buy … [Read more...]
No matter how hard we fight for equality in the workplace, at home or in the finances, there will always be a sexist gap. We can get laws passed and continuously evolve as a society, but the truth remains. A rich and successful woman is frowned upon. In my life I’ve noticed that having a successful career is a big negative and if I only … [Read more...]
Is your email inbox overflowing? Do you have so many Facebook or Twitter messages that you just never login anymore? This is a frustrating feeling and I totally understand. I often have an email inbox or other social media account that is overflowing. But thankfully, prevention makes it's easier to keep up with all the emails and social media … [Read more...]
As a financial professional and blogger, there are some basic principles I should believe in. But it’s important to set your own path and find what makes you successful. Plus who doesn't love being a rebel and forging their own path?! Here are some money rules I believe are meant to be broken: 1. Going on a Financial Diet The … [Read more...]
In life (and finances) you will have challenges and goals you want to accomplish. But it's important to think bigger and ask yourself, what are your hopes and dreams? Dreams Dreams are different than just regular goals or ambitions. They are secret desires and passions, that we don’t even want admit to ourselves, much less to … [Read more...]
This is a guest post from my friend and personal finance blogger, Martilyo. Hello Careful Cents readers! My name is Johnathon “Martilyo” Allread and I am the writer of The Angry Millionaire, personal finance blog. Carrie was very nice to allow me to share an interesting observation I had, so thank you for reading. “If something … [Read more...]
I'm an ex-small business accountant who aims to help freelancers get out of debt and organize their life. And through the recently launched Freelancers Club I help solopreneurs create their dream business.
I'm also the Editor for Investor Junkie and a Community Strategist for Payoff and The Debt Movement. I'm passionate about products and movements that help go-getters change lives. Read More....
