Hi! I’m Melissa!
Your Biggest Fan and Financial CheerleaderI’m a former banker and Realtor turned personal finance blogger.
I’m obsessed with budgeting and side hustling to pay off debt. I have some pretty insane financial goals this year, and I’d love to help you reach your own goals, too!
For about ten years, I wanted to start a blog to share all that I had learned in my banking and real estate careers. There was just one problem: I didn’t have a clue about how to get started or how to make money blogging.
But after two years, I’m earning a full-time income and am throwing all of our extra resources towards paying off debt once and for all.
Facebook Disabled My Account After I was Hacked – Now What??
After 13 years of using its platform, Facebook disabled my account. It’s true! Facebook has decided that I’m a threat to society. How does this make any sense? I have no idea, but let me just give you a little bit of backstory. As I mentioned, I have been using Facebook both for personal and
Financial Behavior Matters: Why We Repeat the Same Spending Patterns
You probably don’t know this, but your financial behavior determines whether you reach your goals or fail miserably. I can take a look at my past spending patterns and identify major mistakes and struggles that were repeated over and over and over again. Why is it that we tend to revert back to our old
3 Reasons To Check Your Credit Score Now
If you’re in the market for a new car or house, you’re probably thinking a lot about your credit score. But what about the rest of the time? Is it always necessary to know and check your credit score? In short, the answer is yes. From what your credit score is to how to increase
4 FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE HEALTH OF THE STOCK MARKET
Several factors affect the health of the stock market and how much a trader or investor profits from their stock market investments. A few of the most prevalent factors that influence the stock market include inflation, trends, and the state of the economy. Here, we explore these factors and explain how they directly impact the overall
5 Ways to Budget to Pay Off Student Loans After College
Once the ceremonies are over and you’ve said farewell to your alma mater, it’s time to think about those student loans. When you finally tackle your student debt, it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Feeling freaked out by loan repayment? Need a plan? We’ve compiled a list of five easy tips to repay your
How to Motivate Yourself to Attain Your Savings Goals
When it comes to managing money, we have to focus on savings. We all know it’s the basic thing to attain any financial goal, but we rarely take action. We may become enthusiastic one day and plan to save a certain amount every month. We might make a financial resolution too. But, honestly speaking, most
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Side Hustle Ideas
I’ve compiled a massive list of side hustle ideas to help you earn more money so that you can pay off debt, save for emergencies, and even quit your full-time job to pursue your dream.
Starting a Blog
Whether you’re a stay at home mom or tired of working at a job that you hate, blogging could be for you. Every single service-based business should launch a blog to increase visibility and brand awareness. Click below for 5 things you need to know before starting a blog.
Money and Financial Tips
You don’t have to practice extreme frugal living in order to achieve your financial goals. Click below for practical money tips (even if you’re the free-spirited spender).