2014 - Page 9 of 10 - Mom's Got Money

What is Credit Card Churning?

February 12

You asked, peeps, so I’m answering: “What is Credit Card Churning?” Credit card churning is the process of applying for credit cards several times a year, spending on them to earn a big introductory bonus, and then closing them out before the annual fee comes due. It sounds cray cray but it’s true, and there … Continued

Is Leasing a Car All That Bad?

February 10

I mentioned in a previous post that my sister in law just got a new car. For a while there, she was talking about leasing a car, and like any good PF blogger big sister, I was all “Whoa…hold up!” It turns out, there could be some good arguments for leasing even though I’d never … Continued

Sparkly New Car Envy

February 8

My little sister in law just got a sparkly new car, and I have to say, it looks sooo nice! Through a combination of credit card points from a GM card, a trade in, and buying a 2013 model (with only 50 miles on it) she was able to get a new car for a … Continued

The Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

February 8

One of main things on most people’s life plan is of course, home ownership. Although it’s a long ways off for me, I still love to think about it. However, now the situation with the real estate market is a bit different than it was ten to twenty years ago, and buying a house can … Continued

The Joys of Organizing My Stuff to Save Money

February 3

If you had a chance to read the Day In The Life post that I wrote recently, I mentioned that I am currently sorting through a massive pile of stuff, stuff that has been sitting in my in laws house for three years, stuff on top of stuff, and stuff I didn’t know I had … Continued

A Day In The Life: Self Employment Version

January 29

Sometimes I’m nosy and like to know what other people do during an average day. Come on nowwww. I can’t be the only one. 😉 So hey, why not check out average day in mine? This is actually the 4th time I’ve written a post like this! If you are a blogger, I totally encourage … Continued

How To Budget College Students Funds

January 27

My parents gave me $200 a month for spending money in college, and it taught me a lot about budgeting and only spending what I had. So, I was happy to accept this guest post from my friend Jason, who shares a lot of great insight on making sure your new college freshman understands money … Continued

One In Six People Have To Borrow to Cover Unexpected Bills

January 26

No matter how hard you try to keep on top of your finances, it’s nearly impossible to avoid those surprise bills that crop up every now and again. So how would you cope if you had to pay out an extra $200? Borrowing to pay bills A disturbing one in six people would be forced … Continued

Our Only Goal for 2014

January 21

Last year, I had all sorts of financial resolutions, but this year I only have one. Before I tell you my one and only goal for 2014, here’s a quick recap of what I wanted to do in 2013 and whether or not I accomplished the goal: 1. Significantly Reduce Our Dependence on Student Loans … Continued

5 Interesting Ways to Earn More Money

January 16

You know I’m always trying to help others earn more money. It’s all about the hustle, baby! Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to do it, regardless of how much experience or skill you currently have. Let’s look at some options: Online Freelancer Okay, y’all probably knew this was going to be my first one. … Continued

Year: 2014