Saving money isn’t always exciting, but an emergency fund (also known as a rainy-day fund) is imperative to your financial health. It only takes one unexpected expense to topple your finances. The lack of an emergency fund can result in taking on additional debt or not being able to pay for a critical expense…like your child’s […]
8 Ways to Save on Prescription Medications
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.I was diagnosed with lupus 17 years ago and over the last 17 years, I’ve undergone a variety of medical treatments and taken A LOT of prescriptions! I’m really fortunate because I’ve had good insurance throughout my lupus journey and it’s really helped make my care more affordable. Did you know that medical expenses are […]
7 Ways to Spend the Rest of Your Life Debt-Free
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.When my husband and I started our journey to become debt-free, we had over 80,000 in debt…not including our house! It was awful. If you’ve ever carried a heavy debt burden, you know it’s like climbing a mountain with 100 pounds on your back. It never gets any easier unless you drop the weight. Fortunately, it’s […]
9 Farmer’s Market Shopping Tips That Will Help You Save Big and Get The Best Produce
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.One of the biggest challenges facing anyone with a busy lifestyle and a tight budget is figuring out how to put healthy, nutritious meals on the table for your family. For starters, you need fresh, quality ingredients. Let’s be honest though…finding high quality, fresh ingredients that fit in your budget can be a little bit […]
10 Things You Shouldn’t Buy New
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure.There are certain things that are best purchased new. Makeup, bathing suits, and lingerie top the list of things I would only buy new. While most everyone likes to buy new stuff, sometimes it makes a lot more sense to purchase used items. There are so many items you can buy for a fraction of the […]




