Achieving financial goals takes more than just luck or good fortune. Accomplishing any goal that’s worthwhile takes commitment, perseverance, the ability to analyze your course and make adjustments, and the willingness to step out of your comfort zone. If you are looking to improve your financial situation, but aren’t sure where to start, this…
Imagine a world where you had money for upcoming expenses. Where you had the cash to spend on vacations without going into debt. A life where you had the money to pay for Christmas gifts and special occasions without racking up credit card debt. A world where you had the money to replace your car…
With some forward-thinking and intention, you can plan an epic adventure on the road. Whether you are taking a trip with kids or looking for road trip hacks to save you time and money, we’ve got you covered! Check out our travel advice to find tips for packing road trip essentials, ideas for how to…
You’ve searched for cheap locations, bargain accommodations, and found the best flights. Now it’s time to score some deals on the places and events you’ll want to check out once you’re there. Take a look at the best travel hacks for saving money at your travel destination. Note: this is the sixth and final post…
When I set out to create our minimalist bedroom oasis, I began pondering accent wall ideas for bedrooms. I knew an accent wall was a great way to add interest without sacrificing space. Since I already had grasscloth wallpaper, it was an obvious choice to incorporate it into the room (yay for free!). I used…
Americans don’t travel as much as they’d like, due mostly to how expensive it can be. A very large part of that expense is transportation. A Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) taken by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that a typical American family spends almost half their travel budget (44%) on transportation- getting to, from,…
After transportation costs, accommodations are likely to take up the biggest chunk of your traveling budget. Thanks to alternative travel websites, internet comparison shopping, and travel bundles, there’s a wealth of information at your fingertips to help you make the right decisions! Here are the best ways to score quality accommodations when you budget…
Traveling the world is not something only accomplished by trust fund kids and lottery winners. With some basic know-how, you can research and plan an epic vacation without going into debt or wiping out your life savings. Traveling smart is all about making trades and being intentional with your money. This is the third post…
Just because you want to pursue minimalism doesn’t mean you have to live in cold, sparse spaces that lack character or charm. Walls don’t have to be white, tables don’t have to be empty, and spaces don’t have to seem sterile. Minimalism is about removing the stuff you don’t need so that you can love…
I’m on a mission to prove that planning epic adventures and seeing the world is not something just reserved for the wealthy. Travel smart by making trades and being intentional about where you spend your money. If you missed our first post in this series about how to travel on a budget by tackling the…