Your Credit Card Is Not An Emergency Fund

Your Credit Card Is Not An Emergency Fund

Let’s talk about this trend of people who are relying on credit cards as an emergency fund, rather than saving money. Given the state of America’s finances, this practice is problematic on so many levels. Debt in America The statistics on debt in America...
February 2019 Debt Payoff Update: $27,147.36 Paid

February 2019 Debt Payoff Update: $27,147.36 Paid

Welcome to my debt payoff update for February 2019! In these updates, I detail our progress on our debt payments for the month and highlight any updates in our financial situation. I started this site to hold Mr. TMG and me accountable in our debt payoff journey. I...
Book Review: Dirt Cheap Adult by Amanda Kintz

Book Review: Dirt Cheap Adult by Amanda Kintz

The personal finance community often gets a bad rap for glamorizing frugality, which for many is just a way of life. Although frugality is a way of life for some, it’s hardly the norm in our society, as 78% of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck. It can be easy...
How to Calculate Your Net Worth

How to Calculate Your Net Worth

Net worth. It’s a highly celebrated measure of success in Hollywood, but it’s also a huge indicator of us regular folks’ financial well-being. Many people have no idea how to calculate their net worth or even what the term “net worth” means. Never fear, friend. I’m...
The Money Rundown – February 16, 2019

The Money Rundown – February 16, 2019

The Money Rundown is a collection of articles and other content I’ve enjoyed over the week and think you’ll find beneficial. My goal is to empower as many of you to take control of your lives by taking control of your finances as I can. Providing...