Jeanne is a wife and mother of two who works full-time as a freelancer and virtual assistant. Occasionally, she also helps out on the farm she owns with her husband. With a background in finance and medical office management, Jeanne is currently focused on improving her financial well-being and aims to assist others in doing…
### The Importance of an Emergency Fund: Real-Life Stories from Personal Finance Experts Having an emergency fund is the best way to prevent budget disasters, but are you really prepared for everything life might throw at you? Think again. Even 22 personal finance experts, who should have their finances in order, have faced unexpected budget…
I’ve been spending more time than I probably should on Zillow, dreaming about building a real estate empire. Ever since Detroit declared bankruptcy, I started wondering if things might get better for the city or if it’s destined to face ongoing economic struggles. I first looked into properties in Flint about seven years ago after…
Hey there, long time no see! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to reconnect with the awesome habit of journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to keep us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but I’ll do my best to catch you up as we go along. In the meantime, stay…
This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Have you ever hit the enter button on your computer’s calculator and watched the multiplication run endlessly until it reached a massive number? That’s essentially what compound interest does. If you have $100 at an interest rate of 5%,…
Hey there, long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to stay entertained, and I hope it keeps you entertained too. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but don’t worry, I’ll fill in the gaps as we go. Remember…
In the personal finance world, we often find ourselves coming up with creative ways to make giving up enjoyable things more bearable. We pass on vacations we can afford, spend weekends watching free movies at home, and feel guilty for wanting anything that’s not in our budget. It feels like we’re recovering alcoholics who miss…
Do you enjoy dressing up? It’s time to invest in a few key wardrobe pieces. Even if your clothing budget is tight or nonexistent, there are still options available. Today, I’ll share some great tips on how to dress well without spending a lot.
After discussing how to make money from other people’s unwanted items on Make Money Your Way, here are ten tips to help you host a successful yard sale. Read on for more information…
I’ve been eyeing a piece of land in beautiful Guatemala. While Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses was thinking about buying property in the US, I was deciding where to invest the money I’ll receive in a couple of months. My sale will be finalized on Friday, so until then, I’m not making any offers, but my…