My Blogs

Learning the hard way Back when I started my first business, I used Hootsuite to schedule posts. It was the same image, the same words, and the same hashtags. The posts went to my Facebook business page and Instagram, which was basically the same audience. Since I had...

Whether you are still employed, furloughed, laid off or something else, now is the time to take a good look at your finances. Economic shutdowns are already having a huge economic impact, and it is not likely to return to normal anytime soon. I do not have a crystal...

Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels I’ve been using Gas Buddy for over a year now.  It’s really great for a number of reasons. It’s free, it’s easy, and it makes buying gas less expensive.  Until recently, when you used it, you would save $.05/gallon of gas with a $75...

If you’re anything like me, the thought of buying a car makes you cringe.  It’s a huge expense, and there is always the nagging worry that you either aren’t getting a good deal or aren’t getting a good car.   While I can’t promise you can get a good car or a good...

If you follow me on Instagram and watch stories, you will know that we went to the Legoland Florida resort last week.  Since I had a really hard time researching this place before we went, I want to help you if you are thinking about planning a trip. The Good: My 6...

I personally recommend every freebie on this page – and I even wrote a few of them. Click on the italicized links to be taken to the opt-in for each of these freebies.  I have separated them by category and added a brief description for each one. They will all ask for...

  Take your pre-requisite classes at a community college and pay cash as you go. Get creative with textbooks.  Buying used is a no brainer, but there are other options.  Check out this article with great ideas like sharing, renting, or buying an older edition if...

  School is almost out for summer, and those of us with young kids are about to be faced with the job of providing more entertainment than normal.  Even those of us without young kids will be outside more, and looking for fun things to do. As somebody who is...

  A huge car repair.  A major repair to your home.  As Forrest Gump (and a million other people) can tell you: Shit happens and, despite our best efforts, we won’t always be prepared. Over the last year, I left my comfortable corporate job and launched a...

15 years ago, my credit score was low – in the 600’s. My husband’s score was similar. We wanted to buy a house. Unfortunately, sub-prime mortgages were still a thing, and we qualified for one.  With two mortgages in place, one “normal” loan for 80% and one 12% INTEREST loan for the other 20% (100% […]

What inspired me to want to help you? Do you want to know what inspired me to start this business?  Back when I worked in collections, I saw so many people that could have used some good financial advice.  I couldn't exactly give it to them at that point, all I could...