This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Money can be a tough subject for some people. A lot of people live paycheck to paycheck. Others have disasters or unfortunate events befall them (family death, divorce, natural disaster, etc.), some go through a time of incurring additional expenses (marriage,…
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5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Communicate with Your Spouse About Money—Without Having to Talk
The following 5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Communicate with Your Spouse About Money—Without Having to Talk have helped my husband and I be in the ‘know’ of what’s going on with our finances without actually having to broach the topic in a conversation. Communicating with a spouse about money is sometimes tough. More often than…
How to Teach Your Toddlers to Work, Earn Money, and Become Frugal
Children thrive in environments where they learn to help, have skills to do things, and feel like they contribute. Children should be taught the concept of earning something through work at a young age. I have been learning by experience how to teach toddlers to work, earn money, and become frugal. My daughter, Aurora, is…
Financial Illiteracy—Why It’s a Problem and How to Avoid it
“Financial illiteracy is not unique to any one population. It affects everyone; men and women, young and old, across all racial and socioeconomic lines. No longer can we stand by and ignore this problem. The economic future of the United States depends on it.”—President’s Advisory Council. Below you will find tips and links to resources…
Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not)
I had the book Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) by Beth Kobliner show up on my doorstep the other day. I sat down in my living room and began to read through it. As an author of a financial book myself, I was excited to read another money guide for parents…
Freebies & Coupons You Can Get for Your Birthday
This month I am celebrating my birthday and I’ve been receiving a lot of freebies, discounts, and coupons. Last night I was able to enjoy a meal at a good discount because of my birthday. In the food department, I’ve received over $75 worth of free food vouchers/coupons/offers. Granted most of these I have to buy another…
Free Financial Boot Camp for New Parents
Babies are the sweetest things, but they are expensive! The average baby costs over $15,000.00 in their first year. Diapers, clothing, formula (if you formula feed), gear, food, supplies, etc., all add up. When I was at about 6 months pregnant with my first, I had to go from full-time to part-time work due to health issues….
7 Easy, Free, Legitimate and Convenient Ways to Earn Gift Cards Online
I’ve been earning gift cards to Amazon, iTunes, Paypal, etc. for over two years now doing regular things that I normally do online. I’ve been able to make hundreds and pay for a good portion of my monthly internet bill itself by joining and using SwagBucks. How does SwagBucks work? You earn SwagBuck points (SB) that you can…
17 Ways to Save Big on Your Engagement and Wedding Rings
There are a ton of ways to save money on a wedding/engagement ring. Here are 17… 1- The way you’ll save the absolute most and score the best deal is kind of tricky because you both have to know you are getting married and both have to be on board with it is to buy…
Need Help Setting Financial Goals? Don’t Miss This Money Personality Quiz
This last holiday season was amazing! I had wonderful times, received and gave great gifts, made lasting memories, and had a blast spending time with family and friends. That said, I’m ready to be more productive and start thinking about goals, hopes, and dreams for 2015. When I set goals for the New Year I…
How to Make Money Locally Teaching a Talent, Sport, or Hobby
Today’s stay-at-home mom is my lovely mother. She has lived through lots of ups and downs financially. As a young girl her mother was a single mom raising four children and she learned how to go without and to make do with what she had. When she married my dad they started out very humble as well…
The Best Way to Teach Your Children about Money
Hello readers of Anita’s blog. We are Paul & Camille Walker from www.kidsfamilyfinance.com and honored to guest post today. Over at KidsFamilyFinance we are a niche blog that is all about teaching kids about money. One question we have asked ourselves (and heard many others ask as well) is why do kids learn so much…
How to Save Money on a Disney Vacation
Planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming…..and expensive. This last summer my family went to San Diego. Before we left my brother and I were trying to find great deals on Disney tickets and find ways to save money. It was uncharted territory for me and truthfully I had a hard time finding the best…
How to Save Money on Emergency Food Storage
Having a food storage for emergencies, job loss, economic disasters, etc. is very important. It brings a peace of mind to any parent knowing that they will be able to provide food for themselves and family during tough times. I have grown up being taught that you should have a 3 month supply of food…
How to Make Money Taking Online Surveys
Today’s Money-Making SAHM Katie makes an extra $250-$500 a month by taking paid surveys online. Katie said she can make even more if she wants to put more time into it. The possibilities really are very flexible with this way of making additional income. Below she shares how to get started, which companies can be trusted, and how…
How Furthering Your Education Can Be Cost Effective, Convenient, and Attainable.
My great grandfather, great grandmother, my grandmother, my mom, and I span four generations. All of us have graduated from a university or similar schooling. We all really value education and working hard to attain a degree. My ancestors really had to work hard, make sacrifices, and be strong in order to attain an education….
Native American Nursery- How to Save Thousands on a Nursery
Our daughter will be born end of November/early December and I have always wanted to do a Navajo/Native American style nursery for one of my children. With my son it wouldn’t have really worked out because of the carpet. I used the brown diamond Berber carpet as inspiration and came up with this blue, brown,…
How to Save on School Expenses
Elementary through High School can get pretty pricey. There are all sorts of things to buy: clothes; shoes; athletic gear or other uniforms; fees for clubs, teams, groups; school supplies such as pens, binders, paper, etc.; school lunches and snacks; transportation to and from school; physicals; books; and extra curricular activity expenses. Although you may…
What Are the Best and Safest Types of Investments
Since starting my blog, I have seen all sorts of comments and reactions to investing advice… some have been quite heated. I have been asked about the safest and best places to invest. And I’ve even been scorned or told that I was wrong about certain ideas. So why is there so much confusion or…
How to Make Money through Freelance Writing
Today’s Money-Making SAHM is Misty Bailey. She is amazing…as you’ll come to realize when you read her interview below. She is a freelance writer, mother of three, blogger, and Homeschooler. She helps supplement her husband’s income by working a few hours a day doing what she loves: freelance writing. She shares how you can too!…
The Difference Between Good and Bad Debt
There is a difference between bad debt and good debt. Most everyone reading this will relate to consumer debt. It’s the debt that comes from buying things, from paying bills, etc. Investment debt is debt used to pursue a venture (opening a business, flipping a property, etc.) that will yield you profit. And although Dave…
How to Make Money as a Stay at Home Mom
Introduction to Money-Making Stay at Home Moms Series Recently, I held a rather large giveaway with thousands worth in prizes. I asked all entrants (many were readers of my blog) the required question: What is your biggest financial frustration? I was surprised to hear from so many Stay at Home Mom’s who wanted to earn…
How to Make Money From Home by Starting an Online Business
Welcome to Money-Making Stay at Home Moms Series 2: How to Make Money From Home by Starting an Online Business. There are 38+ interviews in this series (see links below interview). Today we have Alison Moore Smith who will be sharing her knowledge about how to work from home by starting an at home online…
23 Ways to Save $27,989.37 on Your Wedding
Note- Although I’m now divorced I feel that this information is still pertinent so I’ll keep it up. The Wedding Industry is worth a whopping $55 BILLION dollars. The average wedding costs the happy couple and/or parents an average of $28,671.00! (honeymoon & engagement rings not included). With the honeymoon and jewelry included the average cost is:$37,698.00! Less people are…
How to Avoid Debt
People who make a lot of money, and I mean A LOT of money are not always financially rich. I once heard about a plastic surgeon that was very well known. He had a huge practice and specialized in a high-net worth or celebrity clientele. He had a few mansions, a private jet and a…
