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No-Buy Year: February 2024 Check in
It’s that time of the month again – time for a no-buy year check-in! To recap, last year, I decided to embark on a no-buy year. To keep myself accountable, I’ve been posting monthly check-ins to share exactly how much…
How to Save $1,000 a Month (On a $50K Salary)
Do you want to start saving $1,000 a month, but you only make $50k a year? It may feel out of reach, but I promise that it is possible. I make $53k a year and have been saving $1,000 a…
How to Create a Money Map
For a long time, money was simple. I’d just save a portion of my paycheck and spend the rest. This was before I paid for my own health insurance, had a pension plan, or invested my money. Now that I’m…
No-Buy Year: January 2024 Check In
At the end of last year, I published a post titled, “How to Make 2024 a No-Buy Year” where I broke down exactly what a no-buy year is and my personal no-buy year plan. As I write this, it’s February…
How to Start Investing If You’re Scared of Losing Money
If you’re like me, you love learning about how other people invest their money. Partly because you’re a bit of a snoop, but also because it’s the best way to figure out what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing with…
18 Side Hustles to ACTUALLY Make Money (& Not Waste Time)
There are thousands of articles on the web about side hustles, each with their own attention-grabbing title. You know the ones—EARN $5000 A MONTH WITH DROPSHIPPING or MAKE $200 A DAY SELLING PRINTABLES ON ETSY. Although there are people who…
How to Make 2024 a No-Buy Year
New Year’s resolutions; some people love them, others hate them. Personally, I find the beginning of a new year to be the perfect opportunity to check in with my goals and reset. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, my resolution this year,…
11 Ways to Generate Passive Income With No Initial Funds in 2024
For a long time, passive income was really only discussed in the context of investing. The idea was that you would invest your money in real estate or the stock market, and by doing so, you would generate passive income….
5 Best Budgeting Methods for Personal Finance (& Free Downloadable Templates)
When it comes to personal finance, there are a handful of different budgeting methods out there. Each budgeting method has its own unique benefits, and depending on your personal goals and expenses, certain budgeting methods may be better suited than…
100+ Budget Categories and Subcategories to Include in Your Personal Budget
Are you ready to take control of your finances? It all starts with one simple step: creating a budget. When budgeting, you allocate different amounts of money to different budget categories and subcategories each month, ensuring you never spend more…
Free 50/30/20 Budget Template & How to Use It
If the thought of budgeting feels overwhelming, you’re in good company. Luckily, not all budgeting methods involve complicated spreadsheets and equations. The 50/30/20 budgeting method is refreshingly simple and straightforward! In this post, I’ll not only introduce you to the…