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5 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping

October 29

This post is by staff writer Kayla and sponsored by DollarDig but all opinions are genuine. The holidays are officially right around the corner. That means two things: it’s time for holiday food and holiday shopping. Now, much as I can wax poetic about my love for mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving and flavored hot chocolate throughout … Continued

Why We Invested Over $10,000 in Ourselves This Year

October 27

The hubs and I invested over $10,000 in our careers this year, and although it seems like a lot of money, we don’t regret it one bit. When it comes to large financial decisions like the ones we made this year, the hubs and I always make them together. And, it’s funny. I seem to always push hubs … Continued

4 Financial Mistakes I’ve Made and What I Learned From Them

October 22

This post is by staff writer, Kayla. Even though I’m a personal finance blogger, I’ve made some financial mistakes. I think we all have and sometimes they are even pretty recent ones. Sharing them, as my friend Alexa did here, just makes us seem more human to those who read our blog. They know that … Continued

2 Easy Ways to Consolidate Your Student Loans

October 13

When you’re 18 and everyone around you is visiting colleges, and you’re being barraged by one question over and over again: “So where are you going to school?” It seems only natural to start looking into those schools yourself. To find the best one for your interests. To get the best degree you can, and … Continued

4 Ways to Know if Working From Home Is Right For You

October 9

I’ve been working from home for over five years now, and although it’s not always rainbows, butterflies, and unicorns, it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. But, it’s not for everyone so here are 4 ways to know if it’s right for you: You Want Flexibility The best part about working from … Continued

I Hope My Kids Never Make These 3 Financial Mistakes

October 5

My sweet little beans are napping right now as I write this, and I’ve been thinking so much about them and the importance of teaching them about money lately. Like, I’m just so gung ho intense about making sure these kids are extremely financially savvy. I do not want them to make some of the … Continued

5 Ways to Find Inspiration For Your Blog Posts

October 2

One of the most common questions I get asked is “How do you come up with so many blog topics for your clients and your blog?” (For those of you who are new here, I am a six figure freelance writer and create seemingly endless amounts of content for my clients!) Well it’s not … Continued

4 Ways to Avoid Being a Workaholic

September 25

It’s no secret that I love to work and I love this little job I’ve created for myself. Earlier in the week I got back from the Financial Blogger’s Conference, which is a really fun but also super important conference if you run a business that’s centered around acquiring clients like mine. While at FinCon, … Continued

Heading to The Financial Bloggers Conference & A Writing Wrap Up

September 17

Today I’m on my way bright and early to Charlotte, NC to the Financial Bloggers Conference. The schedule is super jam packed, even more so than last year, and I’m excited to be there as a speaker this time around talking about – what else – freelance writing online. The Financial Bloggers conference, better known … Continued

How We Have Family Fun on a Budget

September 16

Over the past few months, we’ve had some pretty major expenses in the Budget Blonde household. We had to pay around $8,000 for health insurance for the 4 of us last month. I had a pretty large business expense that was several thousand dollars, and last night the hubs finally applied to residency, and the … Continued