If you don’t have a personal budget yet, you need to make one right now. It’s the best thing you can do for your finances. Of course, you need to stick to it too! That is the hardest part. In 2008, I met an accountant who is now a very good writer friend. She encouraged […]
Why is my baby crying?
Being a mom is hard. Being a work at home mom is harder. Both moms have to deal with their baby crying and figuring out why. A common question for moms is “why is my baby crying?” Even after having one, I’ve asked the question with my second. I’ve looked at her frustratingly after three […]
When should you do your work as a work at home mom?
One of the things I love about being a work at home mom is setting my schedule. Here’s when I work, but why it may not be for you. Being self-employed in both of the businesses that I run, I get to say when I work. Okay, there are times when my schedule is affected […]
Should you accept the credit card limit increase offer?
Your bank has sent a letter saying you’re preapproved for a credit card limit increase. Should you take it, or are you best leaving things as is? I recently got offered a preapproved credit limit increase. I took it. For me, it’s a no-brainer, but there was a time that I wouldn’t have ever considered […]
4 weight loss mistakes you’re making
I used to work in the weight loss industry, giving me a lot of tools and tips to lose weight healthily. Here are four weight loss mistakes a lot of people make. When I lived in the UK, I worked for Weight Watchers for a couple of years. It was great fun, but I eventually […]
How to get children involved in your business
Some children will want to be involved in the business you’re building. You don’t want to force the business on them, but encourage them to do something within it. Here’s how to get children involved in your business. The amount of parents I’ve come across who have complained their children don’t want to be a […]
Is a car loan a good idea for your credit score?
You’re looking into getting a car loan. Is this a good idea for your credit score? What about your life in general? One thing you want to avoid is “bad debt.” All debt is bad in a way, but there are some debts that are worth it for future financial benefits. For example, a student […]
When it’s not wrong to ghost someone you’re talking to
In the majority of cases, it is wrong to ghost someone. Tell them why you’re not going to respond to messages. However, I will say there are times it’s best and I’ve done it in the past. Ghosting someone is when you just stop responding to messages without any sort of explanation. We’ve probably all […]
Why you can’t treat your business like a 9-5 job
It would be great if you could treat your business like a 9-5 job, but that’s not possible. Especially not at first. At some point in the future, your aim is to work as little as possible. That’s why I love passive income. I can make money when I take a vacation or when I […]
Which debt repayment method is right for you?
You will have heard about the avalanche debt repayment method. You will have also heard about the snowball method. Which one is right? I can’t tell you the amount of people who think they know the best way for people to pay off debt. They always tell me “the best option is always the avalanche […]