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6 Simple Steps to Start a Successful Website

June 7

Blogging and having your own successful website are great ways to make some extra money or start a whole new business. It’s also a great hobby if you are looking to showcase some of your knowledge and interact with a great group of people who are interested in the same things you are. Owning your … Continued

How I Made $1,000 Writing Ebooks for Kindle

June 3

The following is a guest post from Ernest Dempsey. Ernie is a counselor and fiction author from Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can check out his books or his powerful blog posts about life at ernestdempsey.net or follow him on Twitter @ErnDempsey. If you would like to pitch a guest post to Budget Blonde, please e-mail me … Continued

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Does Hanging Clothes On The Line Really Save You Money?

May 28

Hanging clothes on the line to save money is definitely becoming popular again. With so many people still hit with the effects of the recession, hanging clothes is one way to save a few bucks. Or is it? Doing laundry in Grenada is quite the process. Our washing machine is outside, and when I first … Continued

The History of Budget Blonde + An Announcement!

May 21

Last Friday, BudgetBlonde.com turned 3 years old! It’s really incredible how much fun I’ve had on this blogging journey. I just love it so much, and I’m amazed at all the people I’ve met and all the changes that I’ve gone through that have been documented on my little slice of the Internet. When I … Continued

In Life & Finances, You Are More Adaptable Than You Think

May 14

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during the past few years, it’s that all of us – yes all of us – are so much more adaptable than we think. Growing up, my parents worked extremely hard, and my siblings and I were very fortunate. However, that nice life we knew came to a very … Continued

Why Having Two Jobs Pays Off

April 29

In a sudden burst of organizing prowess, I deleted about 2,000 messages from my inbox this past weekend. These messages, I’m ashamed to say, took me all the way back to my college days. They were far overdue for a cleaning! Amid countless messages from the hubs who was trying to explain physics to me, … Continued

$755: My Highest Earning Freelance Week Ever

April 22

Hey blog peeps! Happy Monday! I have a bit of a freelancing break down post for you today. (break-break-break-it down yo) So, normally I don’t publish my freelancing income, but I had a really good week last week! So, I thought I’d share it with you just to show you the different streams of income … Continued

How To Stretch Your Dollar For Your Wedding

April 15

My sister in law recently got married, and it was really fun to watch her go through the wedding planning process. She was so excited, and she did such a great job picking the perfect location, etc. She really didn’t get stressed at all, and she was extremely pleasant the whole time – totally the opposite … Continued

One Lump Sum: 5 Ways To Spend It

April 10

So, I know it’s only April and life is unpredictable, but I am on par to save just over $15,000 this year on top of my regular IRA contributions, etc. I did this by taking part in my employer’s savings program, where they hold a percentage of my income in a tax free account, distributing … Continued

Do You Hate Money?

April 2

I like to tell people that money is one of my favorite topics. I just get so pumped about personal finance and budgets and organization. Sometimes the jazz hands come out. Seriously, it’s exciting stuff. But, I’ll admit, sometimes I hate money. Because as much as I budget and plan and work extra outside of my … Continued