My wife and I racked up over $109,000 of credit card debt during the first thirteen years of marriage. I place much of the blame for that on myself, as I hid the totality of our debt from her. After she had gone to bed, I spent nights applying for credit cards with low promotional […]
Minimalism has a lot in common with frugality. The goal of both philosophies is to reduce waste so you can live and consume with intention. Frugal minimalists can happily incorporate ideas from each school of thought to create the lovely home and life they want while saving money. However, there are places where minimalism parts ways […]
It’s hard to believe when I actually think about how long the site’s been around but MoneyNing.com has been dishing out financial advice for almost 14 years now. In a few short weeks, that’s 168 months of savings for those who followed us from the beginning. You know, try to live below your means, build […]
If you find yourself making more than your husband, try these ways to make it work as a female breadwinner.
David, I have a dilemma that may sound ridiculous but hear me out. I’m in my early 50s and want to retire for what feels like forever now but I can’t for the life of me calm my anxiety to leave so much money on the table by forgoing employment. I have $4 million dollars […]
Regularly setting financial goals, and mapping out a plan to reach those goals, is a practice that can transform your life. The problem is, while it’s fun to think of big goals and imagine your dream life, it can be hard to find the motivation to take action. And actually sticking with the plan once […]
