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How To Find Really Cheap International Flights (Without Credit Card Hacking)

I used to think international travel was for those who had a lot of money or did a lot of credit card hacking. Neither of which applied to me. Paying $1,500 for a flight alone does not fit into my life. (Especially at the frequency I prefer to travel.) If you follow this blog you know […]

My Review of Xero: Cloud Accounting Software For Small Business Owners

Knowing what software to use for invoicing, bank reconciliation and expense tracking for your business can be difficult. There are a lot of options and not quite enough time to research all the options. So in an effort to save you some time, this is my review of the software Xero. Dashboard The picture below shows […]

Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

Knowing what to get a special someone in your life is freaking hard work. You try to be thoughtful, think of exactly what they want, and at the same time not break the bank. #AmIRight? Because I experience how difficult it is to buy thoughtful V-Day gifts every year, I did some research and compiled […]

Science Says This Is The One Financial Habit That Will Actually Change Your Life

You’re probably thinking… “bold statement there Whitney!” But it’s true! There is one financial habit that trumps all other things you will do. This one habit beats out budgeting, …saving, *gasp* …automating your financial life. It even beats out visualizing your financial goals. The best part? It’s ridiculously easy to do. The one financial habit […]

Italy: Tips, Must Knows, and Suggestions Before You Go

On Friday, I just returned from my week long adventure in Italy. Aside from retro selfie-sticks and Roman traffic- it was amazing! When I was in 5th grade, I wrote a report on Venice and thought it was the coolest thing to have canals and no cars. It seemed like such a fictional place in […]

9 Christmas Gifts Under $25

Christmas gift shopping is rough. It’s so hard to find great deals that will be the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you are trying to figure out what the ideal gift would be, here is a list of 9 gifts that are pretty sweet and if ordered soon, you’ll get them in time […]

3 Tips That Will Save You Money When Moving

Moving from one home to another is not only a time-consuming, stressful task; it can also be very expensive. If you’re a renter, you may have to pay two rents in one month, as well as deposits and other moving-related fees. Then there is the cost of moving all your stuff, replenishing your pantry, and […]

Step-By-Step Travel Guide: How I Spent 10 Days in the Caribbean for $900

You love travelling, exploring, and checking out amazing places, but you don’t think you can afford to travel. Sound familiar? I get it. I used to feel the exact same way until I made a subtle mindset shift. I found out that material items I was wasting my money on weren’t nearly as important as […]

Frugal + Fed Up: What To Do When Cutting Expenses Isn’t Enough

We’ve all been there. You’re trying to save for a new car, a kick ass trip, or even trying to get out of debt as quickly as possible and what do you immediately do? Cut expenses. And I get it. Really, I do. That’s typically the first place I start as well because it is a […]