If you found one million dollars in the morning and had to spend it by nightfall, what would you do with the money? This question was the prompt for the first day of NaBloPoMo and even though I got a late start, I didn't want to skip this question. Since I have to spend it, … [Read more...] about How I Would Spend $1 Million in a Day
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When Paying for Convenience Pays Off
I work full time outside the home and then in the rest of my time try to exercise regularly, blog, take care of my home and pets, nurture my marriage, manage our money and eat healthy. I've found it easier to eat healthier if I cook at home but really don't want to spend a lot of … [Read more...] about When Paying for Convenience Pays Off
Money Can Buy Happiness
A few years ago I decided to take control of my finances and signed up for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. That step changed my life. I started creating a zero-based budget (meaning every dollar has a job) and over the course of 2 1/2 years paid off over $50,000 in … [Read more...] about Money Can Buy Happiness