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Wondering how to make money as a teenager? You are not alone! These days, teenagers are taking charge of their lives. A survey given to teens found that 67% had some form of a job and only a third received any kind of weekly allowance (Statistic Research Department 2011). Making money as a teen gives …
How to Make Money as a Teenager (50 BEST Ideas!) + 3 EASY Steps 🤑Read More
Let’s talk about how to save money FAST – with over 100 ways to save money. But I can tell you the #1 most important step to saving money: Having a plan. This way, you’re not just SAVING money, you’re MOVING money toward your financial goals. I created the Million Dollar Plan — a savings …
Do you know how to calculate your Financial Freedom Number (or Financial Independence “FI Number”). Do you know your savings rate — the key to Financial Freedom? 💸 What is Financial Freedom (Financial Independence)? Do you have to Retire Early? First of all, what is Financial Freedom aka Financial Independence (the “FI” of the “FIRE …
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“How much social security will I get?” Many people ask this while planning their retirement. And hopefully, you ask yourself this before it’s too late to start saving for retirement. The SSA (Social Security Administration) states: “Social Security benefits are not intended to be your only income source when you retire. You will need other savings, …
How much Social Security Will I Get? Easy way to find out!Read More
How much should I save for retirement? (Calculate your “Monthly Retirement Savings Needed.”) So far in the Money Fit Challenge, you have already calculated your net worth. Before we zoom into details like a monthly budget, I want to take one more chance to look at the BIG picture — your “WHY.” WHY …
How much should I save for retirement? Get on track today!Read More
A small bathroom remodel can be a cost-efficient way to upgrade your home. We transformed our small bathroom from an outdated yellow eyesore into a spa-like retreat. From savings space to saving money, here are my best tips for what I feel made our small bathroom remodel a success. 1. Make a small bathroom look …
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Do you want an elegant dollar store thanksgiving decorations/tablescape that is both inexpensive and pretty? You’ve come to the right place! This table decor (chargers, plates, glasses, and accent)s are all from either Dollar Tree or the Target Dollar Spot. Inexpensive Easy Dollar Store Thanksgiving Decorations — Where items are from: White Plate: Dollar …
How to create easy DOLLAR STORE Thanksgiving DecorationsRead More
Finding tall women’s clothing is getting easier every year, thanks to places like Alloy Tall, New York & Company Tall, and Asos Tall. But other sites like Amazon are starting to get on board (yay!). When companies compete for tall women’s business, TALL women WIN because we finally have OPTIONS! A few different Amazon CLOTHING …
BEST (cheap!) TALL Womens clothing from Amazon and MORE 🔥Read More
Money and marriage can be two of the most wonderful and stressful things — combine them and you’re either soaring or sinking. Here are 7 steps to help prevent money fights and bring harmony to your money and marriage. STEP 1: Both partners need knowledge of and access to all financial accounts Often when I …
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Are you ready to make a small bedroom look bigger and bright? With just a few steps, my husband and I transformed our dark cave of a bedroom into this bright and beautiful retreat (a must-have for happy, but often-very-tired parents). By making the room look light and brighter, it also looked bigger and more …
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My husband and I met as broke college students, took a personal finance class together, and used that professor’s advice to reach millionaire status in ten years – and it’s the same advice JL Collins gives in The Simple Path to Wealth. Want to work on your millionaire status? I broke down our strategy and …
3 SIMPLE Things that Made Us MILLIONAIRES in our 30s – Tips from JL CollinsRead More
In January of 2020, I had Diastasis Recti Surgery. My surgeon repaired both a hernia and my diastasis recti gap. Diastasis Surgery Photos – Before and After (MORE Before/ After Photos at the END OF THIS POST) HGTV has brainwashed me into thinking that before and after shots are everything, so I’ll start with the good …
Whether you’re trying to save money or you’re in the middle of a global pandemic, these are some great cheap stay at home date ideas. From fun and silly (and sexy) things like body paint ideas, these stay at home date ideas will spark love and bring your closer. Stay At Home Date Ideas (Cheap …
Are you wondering how to get the best birthday freebies (food, beauty products, and coupon codes) without clogging up your email inbox? You’ve come to the right place: Money Fit Moms. First, check out how to set your email inbox for the onslaught of emails, then you signup for the birthday freebies worry-free. Then, signup …
How to get the BEST Birthday Freebies without clogging your EMAILRead More
RENT vs. BUY–both have Pros and Cons. We’ll take you through the decision process including calculators to help you make the best decision for your finances and lifestyle. Here’s a 3-step process to help you decide if you’re ready to buy your dream home or if you should keep renting (for now). Buying a home …
Ready to BUY your dream HOME or Should you RENT? How to know.Read More
You’ve already done the hardest part of calculating if your retirement savings are on track: You’ve decided to actually do it and are STARTING the process. Honestly–getting your retirement savings on track isn’t rocket science, it’s just complicated enough that people get intimidated out of starting the process. I’ve laid out a few options for …
How to Get Your Retirement Planning on Track in 3 Easy StepsRead More
FatFire is a growing movement — here’s how this couple will retire in their 30s. Planning for retirement is essential for everyone. Luckily, the earlier you start planning and saving, the better your outcomes can be. Today I have an awesome GUEST POST: a couple that can easily retire in their 30s. Whether you decide …
A 529 Plan is a great way to save for college when you’re (1) on track financially and (2) have money that you’re prepared to dedicate exclusively to educational expenses. Before you start saving for your kids’ college fund, I would make sure you have taken these other higher-priority Money Fit Moves first: Have already paid-off all …
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This five-minute money trick helps you set aside money for large, irregular expenses with a sinking fund. Big expenses will no longer blow your budget because you’ll have already saved for each of those items. The only thing that can blindside you is a true emergency (that will be handled with your emergency fund). What is …
Five Minute Trick That Will Save You Money Every Month (Hint: Sinking Fund)Read More
Use this CALCULATOR to figure out how much money you’ll receive from the 2020 Coronavirus Recovery Rebate. Find out WHEN and HOW the IRS will send money. On March 30. 2020 The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that the distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and …
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Wondering what the best foaming hand soap refill is? I looked up the highest-rated, lowest-cost, and antibacterial. I also learned how to make foaming hand soap several years ago. I looked up a recipe for Foaming Hand Soap and ended up really loving the result. One bottle of Castile soap from Amazon lasts me a …
BEST Foaming Hand Soap REFILLS in 2021 + How to make foaming hand soap 👏Read More
True confession: I HATE doing my hair, but I swear I’m happier and more productive on good hair days. Enter my lifelong pursuit of the most time- and cost-effective ways to tame my mane! These are all products I’ve been using and loving for years (minus the uber-cheap Finishing Stick which I found a few months …
My Favorite Things: Save Time and Money with the Best Hair ProductsRead More
Knowing and improving your credit score can save you THOUSANDS of dollars. Read on to find out how to check and improve your credit score–everything you ever wanted to know . . . and then some. What is a credit score? That three-digit number measures your credit-worthiness–the likelihood that you’ll be able to repay a …
How to Check (and Improve!) your Credit Score for FreeRead More
My DIY Upholstered Headboard with Tufted Buttons and nailhead-detailed arms is done! I saw this tutorial from Dorsey Designs for a DIY Upholstered Headboard back in January of 2013, ordered all my supplies . . . then proceeded to have morning sickness/lack of energy for the next several months. Plus, my handsome carpenter (hubby) was out of town …
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