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Intentional Spending – Being Ready For An Emergency

For the Mommas

My friend Amy, from Amy’s Finer Things , wrote this line in her post that really hit me. “Being intentional with our money turns emergencies into inconveniences.&#. As a part of my Back to Basics series , I am writing a post on how to start an emergency fund. It is so very true.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

.” Dividend Growth Investor from Dividend Growth Investor shares how Dividend losers focus on excuses that prevent them from achieving their goals of financial freedom. Dividend Winners on the other hand, focus on creating specific goals, and the steps to make them a reality. If you don’t see it, you won’t miss it.”