by Austin | Sep 23, 2021 | Budgeting, Buying Tips, Debt, Family, Finances, Lifestyle
It’s official…we are completely debt free!!! Last week we paid off the mortgage and couldn’t be more excited. Especially since our plan was to pay off the 15yr loan in 7yrs…and we did it in less than 5!! To be honest, though, I’m still...
by Austin | Sep 16, 2021 | Budgeting, Family, Finances
I couldn’t believe the mess I’d made, and it was all because I simply wasn’t paying attention. Back in high school, my brother and I showed hogs a couple years. Because we didn’t have a hog barn or proper swine facility at our house, we made an...
by Austin | Mar 24, 2021 | Budgeting, Finances, Lifestyle, Money Myths
Ever notice how two people can see the exact same thing and have completely different responses? Like a glass of water being half-full or half-empty. A tank of gas being 1/4 left or almost empty. Or my personal favorite, wondering what might happen versus dreaming...
by Austin | Mar 11, 2021 | Budgeting, Buying Tips, Finances, Lifestyle
I’ve always been labeled a tightwad. I don’t like to spend more money than I have to and I’m often more hesitant to spend money period. I’ve been made fun of…but I’ve also been able to buy things with cash that most people rely on debt to acquire. I only mention...
by Austin | Feb 10, 2021 | Budgeting, Buying Tips, Lifestyle, Saving & Investing
Habits are hard to start and even harder to break, typically. But it’s not your fault. It’s often a result of the wrong process to start or break such actions. Have you ever started budgeting but missed a month or two and then gave up? Maybe you worked...
by Austin | Feb 3, 2021 | Budgeting, Lifestyle, Saving & Investing
Our society is addicted to convenience. If it isn’t easy or on our way, we just don’t do it. This is what makes convenience stores, fast-food restaurants and Amazon’s Alexa so popular!! Often times, convenience is given a negative connotation....
