It’s a bit of a joke that people in Minnesota are ‘Minnesota nice.’ They’re polite, reserved, and mild mannered. Which if you know anything about Philadelphia is about as 180 as you can get from Philly attitude. It’s a bit stereotypical obviously, but I find it to be true that Minnesotans are nice. They’re friendly, […]
40.
Today I’m 40. I remember thinking how old that was when I was younger. I remember thinking I’d have it allll figured out by 40. I’d be successful and happy and have anything I wanted. Fortunately, I’ve learned over the years that I will never ever have it all figured out. Figuring it all out […]
7 Tips To Help Improve Your Credit Score
Credit scores are essential to ensuring your finances are healthy, but getting your credit score and tracking it has always been problematic. I’ve shared previously that Discover allows cardmembers to access their FICO® Credit Score for free, but Discover is now doing something no other card company has done-they’re offering everyone (yes EVERYONE) their FICO® […]
How To Use Summer Vacation To Teach Kids About Money
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by T. Rowe Price and Scholastic. All opinions are my own. Summer and vacations tend to go hand-in-hand. The kids are off school, the weather is lovely, and we’ve all worked hard, so it seems an ideal time to spend on vacation. Families often have different ideas and budgets for […]
How To Use Your Tax Return To Build Credit
If you’re one of millions of Americans who received a tax return this year you may be tempted to spend your return, but there are lots of other ways to use your tax return for your long-term financial benefit. One thing you can do is build better credit or start building your credit. I’ll share […]
Life lately…
There’s so much swirling around in my head, and yet I’ve been pretty silent here. All the things I have wanted to write are there, but I’m also struggling with writing and finding the time to do so. Instead I decided to just throw it all together in one post to share what’s been going […]
SOLD! times two
I’m still in shock. In the course of two days we put our house on the market, sold it, and bought a house I toured via FaceTime in Minnesota. via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY I mean, there may have been much dancing, and many high fives with the kids, and much screaming. But let’s […]
How To Pay For (or attend) A Wedding On A Budget
Spring and summer are prime wedding seasons, and whether you’re getting married or attending a wedding it can take a big (or huuugggee) bite out of your budget. There are a ton of ways to save on both attending a wedding and your own nuptials, and I’ll break them down below. I have some experience […]
BIG NEWS! We’re moving!
A very big change is in the works for our family. We’re moving! Now that everything is official and moving so very fast it’s time to share. My husband took a new position at a great company in Minneapolis. It’s an awesome opportunity for him professionally. He’s really excited about what they’re doing in his field (IT), […]
How To Use A Secured Credit Card To Build Or Rebuild Credit
One of the cornerstones of good personal finance habits is managing your credit well. This includes monitoring your credit report and knowing your credit score. I’ve shared how to do that with you previously, and Discover makes it easy by providing your FICO® Credit Score for free on monthly statements, but I know not everyone […]
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