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- Building a Six-figure Income Blog – Feature FridayJim tells us how he started his online business while working in the defence industry. His website now makes six figures and provides for his family of three kids. Do ... read on
- She Spends – Alicia McElhaney – Equality Advocate #financialfeministIt’s Friday, so time for Let’s meet Financial Feminists. This week I have the pleasure of introducing Alicia McElhaney and her website She Spends. What I love about She Spends is ... read on
- Coming To You LIVE From The Debt Repayment Pain CaveThere's a point in every long race that's known as The Pain Cave.It's the point where you can't remember why you ever thought this was a good idea in the ... read on
- 5 Tips on Anger ManagementSince the time I have been blogging, a lot of personal situations suddenly seem ripe for sharing. Either I am desperate for content triggers or my life ... The ... read on
- Personal Finance 101 – How To Manage Your MoneyDaily Successful Living Personal Finance 101 – Learning The Basics Of Personal Financial Planning If you are trying to learn about financial planning so you can manage your money like ... read on
- Check It Out: Three Picks from the Web, Week 1This week’s featured items are from FlexJobs, the New York Times, and GeoTab. Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash There are so many good resources and articles on the internet. ... read on
- #10DayFI Episode 2 – Sobering 1st hand realization my almost 10 year career will be automated soonIn case you missed Episode 1, you can check it out #10DayFI Episode 1 – Burnout, Break, Bros. Day 4 – conference in rooms with VCs, start up CEOs, and ... read on
- How to Implement a Budget & Achieve Your Goals (The Completed Budget)I know, I know. You’ve been waiting for this moment. You gathered your income, sorted through your expenses, argued about debt with your spouse, got a little bummed when you ... read on
- Brain Health, part 2 – Stressed BrainsWelcome to part deux of my new series titled Brain Health. There is more to say about brains under stress! I’ve received enough encouragement to keep this series going, but ... read on
- Just a little (link) love: shocked cat editionBaby NZMuse has arrived (early!)! Engineering conversation Bidding adieu to Prudence Debtfree. Don’t drink plane water! How Netflix handled General Amaya’s character and her deafness Are you indecisive? Trello collected ... read on
- Another reason to switch to Ally — plus win! win! win!There are a few things going on right now that y’all need to jump on. Seriously, switch to Ally I’ve already talked about why I switched to Ally Bank, ... read on
- Need A Great Video Conferencing Service? Try ZOOM!The Women Who Money team likes to save time and money by using technology that makes our work and lives easier! This review of the video conferencing tool Zoom was ... read on
- Half A Lamb – The BeginningThis is going to be a very difficult post to write. Even typing the title made my fingers resist the keyboard. This topic is still too raw and too close, ... read on
- How To Cut Your Budget When It’s Already Cut To The BoneThis week I have a brilliant piece courtesy of UK Money Blogger Tuppenny! Budgeting is one of those necessary things that we all have to have something of ... read on
- How Peian from China Does her Budget – Student InterviewsIn today’s case study I’m interviewing Peian, who’s come all the way from China to study in Edinburgh. It’s always interesting to see the perspective of an international student and ... read on
- My anti monetisation manifesto – for me it’s about community not profitMonetisation. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I feel seriously icky at the thought of making money out of something as fun as writing a blog. Moreover, I ... read on
- Has Gift Giving Got Out Of Hand? Perhaps Its Time For A Rethink!We all have it – a few months of the year where EVERYONE seems to have a birthday or an anniversary. In my world it’s July. July is a busy ... read on
- Does Achieving Early Retirement Mean Failing A Career?What did you want to be when you grew up? At various points for me it was a doctor, a librarian, an author, a bookseller. I never wanted to be an accountant ... read on
- Quit Apologizing!Since I’ve moved to Boise, every time someone asks me where I moved from, I sheepishly answer, “LA,” then say, “I’m sorry.” I say it kind of jokingly, because there ... read on
- Update Time: 10-17-2018Wow. What a month it has been! The biggie, of course, being that The Beast (aka Discover) was PAID OFF IN FULL and the car being ever so close! The ... read on
- Without FI, there is no FIREThe FIRE movement is misunderstood. The drama of the last two weeks proves it. The question is, how can we fix this? ________ Ohhh we have a new supporter!! ... read on
- Our Feature on Saving JoyfullyCheck out our feature on Saving Joyfully! Andrea Joy is someone we really admire. We met her when we first started blogging, and we always felt she was one of ... read on
- 45 things Mom has to do before vacation: 2 week vacation packing checklist!Our family has been crazy for travel for more than a decade but it took me years to realize that three days before every family vacation, I jumped on the hamster wheel ... read on
- GET YOUR 2018 HOLIDAY PLANNER FOR FREEIt’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner and getting closer by the minute! So my question for you is – are you ready? If ... read on
- Aha Moment Debt Interview: How Cody Paid Off $83K In Two YearsWe are back with another installment of the Aha! Moment debt series! This month we meet Cody, a young father who has worked with his wife to pay off ... read on
- Five for Your Eyes – 008“Five for Your Eyes” is a new series of posts where I share five features that I found to be interesting or worth reading. I read a lot of books, but ... read on
- Different Types of Income StreamsThere’s a lot of talk in the world of personal finance about the importance of having multiple income streams. On a high level, having multiple streams of income helping you ... read on
- Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays: Week 4 RoundupHappy Wednesday, friends. We’re at hump day once again, and another edition of my women’s personal finance Wednesdays. The content published this past week was amazing, and these are ... read on
- Making Money SimpleThis post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for more information. Thanks for supporting the blog! One of the ways that Mr. ThreeYear and I have been able ... read on
- Hawaii on the Cheap and a Roam Mobility Giveaway ($100+ Value)Hawaii on the Cheap and a Roam Mobility Giveaway ($100+ Value) We are off to Hawaii again! But this time only for around two weeks, and hanging out on ... read on
- Sometimes Spending is the Answer“He looks like Buster Brown.” This statement is equal parts puzzling and entertaining when you don’t know who Buster Brown is. That’s the camp I fell into before today. I ... read on
- How We’re Preparing To Make Maple SyrupToday we’re going to learn about making maple syrup! But first, I must regale you with a story (far be it for me to get to the point quickly… ): ... read on
- Financial Independence and Retiring Early – What is it to YOU?What Mr. Money Mustache got wrong about FIRE - Never thought I would say that! Forget Suze Orman, forget Mr Money Mustache. And I am inconsequential any way. What does ... read on
- Should I Move To A Lower Cost Of Living Area?Quite simply, cost of living (COL) is what you pay to cover the basics to live such as housing, food, utilities, etc. Since it’s not your imagination and it really ... read on
- Cactus Invites and Free Wedding WebsitesThis post is in collaboration with Basic Invite. Did you guys know cactus-themed weddings were a thing? Apparently they became all the rage in 2017 and are still going ... read on
- QuickQuid – misleading customers about loans over 6 years oldMr X has received a reply from QuickQuid saying why it will not consider an affordability refund on payday loans that are more than six years old. This part of ... read on
- Money In Your 30’s – Captain DIYWelcome to Money In Your 30's, the occasional series where we on Chief Mom Officer chat with folks in their 30's about their money situation. Taking a peek inside the ... read on
- Thinking of Freelancing? This Guide is For YouIn this new gig economy, more and more people are ditching their 9-5s to work as a freelancer. They crave the independence, the ability to choose their own hours and ... read on
- I Will Teach You To Be Rich – Ramit SethiI will admit it. I have been a fan of Ramit Sethi and had first come across his website – I Will Teach You To Be Rich ... The ... read on
- How To Start an Online Business With (Almost) No MoneyToday we have a guest post written by Christian Lee, a blogger at 3hundrd.com. Christian has been banging his head for 6 years trying to figure out how the gurus start a ... read on
- SOCIAL MEDIA AND DISCONTENTMENTFor years I have heard a similar story from various people joining and leaving Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I would wonder why I no longer saw a person on social ... read on
- Investing Deathmatch: Investing in the Stock Market vs. Just… NotIt’s time for another thrilling episode of… INVESTING DEATHMATCH! In which we pit two forms of investing against each other and see which one escapes the struggle unscathed. Today’s fight ... read on
- 11 Cheap Couples Halloween CostumesHalloween is a great time of year to take on a whole new persona. For one night, you get to be someone completely different. And that’s no different if you’re ... read on
- Garden Adventures – Late SummerNew garden friend. His name is Jimmy!Jiminy crickets, the garden is in full bloom! Mid September came up on me without realizing. That’s not surprising given we were baking in ... read on
- Refreshing Our Budget: HygieneTwo weeks ago I looked at our Food Budget and this week I’m moving forward to tackle another budget category. Our Household category needs to be overhauled! Do you have ... read on
- Ad Astra Per Aspera: A Rough Road Leads to the StarsLast month, we attended a couple of events in Florida, a Blog Well Retreat and FinCon, where I had a chance to speak to bloggers and business owners about two ... read on
- Day Trips From BilbaoThere are many cool things to do in Bilbao, but after you’re done with those, there are several day trips from Bilbao that are just as interesting. Because it is ... read on
- Personal Finance Bloggers Share Their Flexible Work Arrangements: Telecommuting, Job Sharing, and Working Part-timeCheers to flexible work arrangements! Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash. National Flex Day Tuesday, 16 October 2018, is National Flex Day. Have you heard of it? According to an ... read on
- What To Do When You Hit A Decluttering RoadblockLISTEN ON: Anchor | iTunes | Google Play | Google Podcasts | Spotify|Stitcher | Overcast | Pocket Cast Hey everyone! I’m trying something a little different in this week’s episode of Tiny Bites. In addition to the audio (obviously, it is a podcast ... read on
- Inspiring ReadsWe all seek to be inspired. Whether you’re working to reduce your clutter, lead a simpler life or save more money towards your dreams, we hope you’ll find inspiration in ... read on
- The Feminist Financial Handbook: A Must Read New BookWhen I was a child, I fell in love with mathematics because of its clarity. There was one right answer. And no matter your gender, where you came from, ... read on
- It Pays to Pay AttentionFall in our mountain locale means it’s time to make sure you’re prepared for winter. Top of the list for being prepared is our tires. A couple months ago, Mr. ... read on
- Expense Tracking Update – 3rd Quarter 2018 Spending Hits And MissesDiscovering the “art” of expense tracking has been a blessing in disguise. Years ago, I would have never thought about or done anything about tracking my expenses. But since then, ... read on
- What Is The Best Way To Store Important Documents?Whether you recently got married, had a baby, bought a car, took out a student loan, or purchased a home or rental property, – your stack of important documents is ... read on
- 8 Smart Ways to Spend Your InheritanceWhen someone in your family dies, its often an extremely hard time. Although money doesn’t make up for the fact that they’re not with you anymore, it does help to ... read on
- Dear Payday Lender CEO – should you start a redress program?On October 15, the FCA sent a Dear CEO letter entitled Affordability of High Cost Short Term (HCST) loans to payday lenders. This letter tells the lenders to review their affordability assessments. There ... read on
- Weenie – Quietly Saving – It’s lovely up north – #ukpersonalfinanceI am so happy to introduce to you a new series here on Ms ZiYou, Let’s meet UK Personal Finance Bloggers. This week please welcome Weenie from Quietly Saving. Weenie ... read on
- The highs and lows of preemie parenthood (aka when all your plans go out the window!)He just couldn’t wait a moment longer. And when your baby decides it’s time to join the world, there’s not a lot you can do about it! Our son’s ... read on
- FRIENDS AND FINANCES FEATURING DRAGONS ON FIREWelcome back to friends and finances my featured blogger series that introduces you to some amazing bloggers. The biggest reason I decided to start this new series, is because I ... read on
- 13 Cheap + Fun Fall Activities for KidsKeeping the kids entertained during the fall can be tough, especially the little ones. Sometimes it’s too cold to go out and kids can start to go stir-crazy. Which is ... read on
- Avoiding TemptationUgh. Seeing our checking account with more than enough funds to pay off our car loan, well, I just had to do something! No, I didn’t pay off the car. ... read on
- 6 Investing Myths DEBUNKEDThere are WAY too many investing myths out there. And I’m here to debunk them because before learning how to invest you need to know the the truth. And you ... read on
- [-$38,300] Packing for Guilt Trips: Dealing with Debt and Family ExpectationsIt’s that time of year again, so yes, this post will be served extra ranty and with a large glass of whine. This issue comes up for me ... read on
- How Inflation Can Sink Small BusinessesFrom my experience as a small business consultant, nearly 93% of small businesses today need to increase their prices. This number comes from my own consulting experience, not an official ... read on
- It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week!Did you know October 15 – October 21, 2018 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Now you do! Here are some fun facts: National Estate Planning Awareness Week is celebrated ... read on
- The Right Catitude for Early RetirementSince I quit my job, I have a lot of free time, which I often spend hanging out with my cats Maddie and Meriel. During our time together, they have taught ... read on
- Easy Snack Ideas That Will Help You WIN At Saving Money!This post was sponsored by NABISCO as part of an Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. If I could convince a ... read on
- My Hardest-Learned Lesson This Year: Workplace Perceptions MatterWhen it comes to work, I’ve always been a fan of letting my efforts speak for themselves as best they can. I work hard, I strive to tackle projects that ... read on
- Sustainability Is More Important Than Retiring Early
- Your Time is Valuable: Just Say NoYour time is valuable. One of the great things about being in your 30’s is that you learn to say no to things that might not suit you. After having ... read on
- StreetShares Veteran Bonds: How I Earn 5% On My CashTL;DR: I Invest with StreetShares Veteran Bonds and Earn 5% interest This post may have affiliate links for StreetShares Veteran Bonds. Sales made through such links may result in a commission ... read on
- One Year of Encouraging Professionals to Work Part-time! For Me, It Started with a Baby.Downsize Your 2080 is one year old! Photo by Carol (that’s me!) The anniversary of my first post, Want to Downsize Your Work Year? Read These Non-monetary Considerations, was actually ... read on
- Teacher Talk: I Doubled My SalaryI did it. I finally did it. I doubled my salary. I’m not talking about my full-time income mixed with various side hustle streams. This has nothing to do with ... read on
- How to Implement a Budget and Achieve Your Goals (Debt & Savings)You’ve verified your income, added up all of your expenses, and even come up with some variable expense funds you’d like to implement. Sure, you don’t have any idea how ... read on
- 3 Specific Steps You Can Take Right Now to Improve Your LifeHappy Monday! A new week for me feels like a fresh start, especially after two unexpected hurricane days for the boys that decimated my productivity at the end of last ... read on
- Bonus or a raise – what would you choose?My company gives quarterly reviews and sometimes it includes a bonus. Moreover, I receive raises. Within the last year, our director of operations asked me if I prefer receiving a ... read on
- Financial Feminism?Financial feminism is having a moment lately. Or maybe it’s just me. First, there was the invitation from Ms. Zi The post Financial Feminism? appeared first on Chief Mom Officer. ... read on
- College savings choices: 529 or cash flow?Folks shared their plans for saving for their children’s educations over at Stacking Pennies’s post on saving for baby. I’ve always felt uncomfortable with stocking up the 529 aggressively, or ... read on
- How One Man’s Money Decisions Led to the Experience of a LifetimeThis week I want to share with you the incredible story about an amazing, life-changing experience a new friend of ours had last summer. I’m excited to share his ... read on
- (Almost) Zero-Waste Beauty RoutineA while back, I posted my very low-key, zero-waste hair care routine. The post turned out to be quite popular, so I thought I’d have a go at writing about ... read on
- If I Could Write a Letter to Me…I started drafting this blog post on my 26th birthday but was too nervous to click “publish” until I read Kait’s letter to her teenage self. ... read on
- What Is Open Enrollment And Do I Need To Do Something?It’s that time of year again. You’re getting emails from human resources talking about the upcoming Open Enrollment period. There are copies of different insurance plans and their costs available ... read on
- The Feminist Financial Handbook: Get it TodayToday is the day, guys! The Feminist Financial Handbook officially launched this morning, and I’m so excited. Writing this book took a lot of hours. I knew it would ... read on
- Interview With A Very High COLA Physician Part 2
- What I want to get out of the Cents Positive RetreatWhile I was double checking my flight to the first ever Cents Positive Retreat in Denver, Delta informed me that it is just 18 days away. (I’m flying in on Thursday ... read on
- Keeping Up with the (FIRE) JonesesComparison is the thief of joy. – Theodore Roosevelt Anyone that takes even a vague interest in personal finance blogs or the personal finance community on Twitter can’t fail to ... read on
- How To Build Wealth From NothingDaily Successful Living How To Build Wealth From Nothing I know, building wealth from nothing kind of sounds like a pipe dream. Honestly, if you aren’t dedicated and determined it ... read on
- Sometimes You Have to Have a Breakdown to Have a Breakthrough (VIDEO)I touched on this in previous posts, but before I left LA to move to Boise, I was taking a beach volleyball class and pulled my right calf muscle. I ... read on
- 7 Ways Clutter Affects Your LifeWhen do you usually take on a decluttering project? Probably the same as I do… when you just get FED UP with it! Sometimes it feels like playing a giant ... read on
- Prudence Debtfree’s Final PostIt will soon be too cold for bare feet in our backyard. DH = dear husband DFF = debt-free friend “You’re going to miss those people!” Ah! Sitting down to ... read on
- NO SPEND MONTH UPDATE – WEEK TWO
- Interview With A Very High COLA Physician Part 1I am excited to publish another interview by a recently retired doc. He lives in a very High Cost of Living Area. He had the advantages of a high income spouse, ... read on
- Debt News – October 14Lots of Universal credit and benefit related articles this week as campaigners hope to force improvements in the autumn budget. My two top picks: Universal credit: who gains, who loses, and ... read on
- Credit cards are not the enemyThe anti-credit card movement has settled down some since its heyday during the recession, but it’s still going strong with a segment of the population. The movement made sense at ... read on
- Debt Saviours and where to get help with debtDid anyone else watch Debt Saviours, the documentary about Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and their work on debt relief? It went out on BBC2 at 9pm on October 5, ... read on
- Start ‘Em Young! How to Start Saving and Investing For Your ChildDo you save or invest for your children? Starting young can mean that you can really take advantage of compounding, providing you put the money in the right ... read on
- 4 Money Mistakes I Made at the FairI need to confess about some financial mistakes I made last month. There are a few things you can count on during Fall in New England. You will leave a ... read on
- 25 Ways I’ve Turned into a Hippie (and saved a ton of money)When Devin and I were first married, I did not consider myself ‘green,’ ‘eco-friendly’ or anything along the lines of a ‘hippie.’ So I guess I finally understand when couples ... read on
- Third Quarter ReviewWelcome to my Third Quarter Net Worth update of 2018! I created a nifty chart below; I need to explain a few points beforehand though. The “Net Worth” row is ... read on
- Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is now a loan – should you agree to this?Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps people with the cost of their mortgage if they aren’t working. It has been paid as a benefit since 1948, but in April 2018 ... read on
