I have been posting a lot on my Instagram page regarding our No Spend Quarter. Another name for this is a "spending freeze". I realize that the connotation of a no spend period is zero spending. Unfortunately, that isn't really a possible feat. I guess a better name would be "No Spend on Anything other …
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What being a lawyer has taught me about budgeting (Part One)
This is a topic that I am really passionate about. I wanted to write about what led me to really start budgeting and also to create this page. This is part one of a two part post, which focuses on what the average law student faces when they graduate. Part Two will go through …
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Day in the Life of an Uber Driver
Have you ever thought about driving for Uber but not sure if it is a good fit for you? My husband, John, recently decided to give it a try while I was out of town visiting friends for the weekend. Below is a summary of the good, the bad, and the ugly about driving for …
Student Loan Calculator
When you have significant debt, one of the hardest things to do is to attribute any extra income towards paying down those loans. Since you barely put a dent in the total amount you owe, it sometimes feels easier to forgo contributing all together. I always told myself, "But I could do so much with …
