Nearly 70% of Americans don’t have $1,000 in the bank according to a CNN article. That’s a little scary. That means most people don’t know where their money is going and whether there’s going to be anything left at the end of the month. One emergency away from financial ruin. I’ve been there myself. I figured I knew “about” how… Read More
Saving for Emergency Situations and Getting a Month Ahead
.Saving for emergency situations and unexpected expenses is always recommended, but if you’re on a budget can seem out of reach. 3 to 6 months of living expenses is the rule of thumb for setting up an emergency fund, but when you look at it as a whole, that’s a lot of money! Although that should be the ultimate long-term… Read More
Ibotta – Groceries for Less – Too Good to be True?
We’re going to pay you to grocery shop. If someone told you that, you’d think they were crazy right? Fortunately, for my sanity, there is a company that does just that. Ibotta gives you rebates for purchasing things that you already would at the grocery store. I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of money at the… Read More
Prime Time or Graveyard Shift? – My Amazon Prime Review
I’m convinced that Amazon is taking over the world. I would not be surprised to drive down my street in a few years to see housing development signs say “Built Especially for you by Your Friendly Amazon Associates.” But I digress. Let’s talk about Amazon Prime. As busy moms, we are always looking for ways to get even a few… Read More