I try to use points and miles when I travel but sometimes I don't. Sometimes I want to book a very specific hotel or I don't want to waste my points if I can't find a good redemption. In these cases, I use the quadruple stacking method. This method was first introduced to me by Jeremy at Go Curry Cracker. My husband and I spent a weekend hanging out on a houseboat with him and his family, Gwen from Fiery … [Read more...] about Save Over 20% on Hotel Rooms by Quadruple Stacking Raise Gift Cards and Ebates
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From $60k in Debt to $200k Net Worth in One Year
We crossed the $200k net worth mark this year. It's hard to imagine that we've come that far in such a short time. Just two years ago we had $89,000 worth of debt, a massive mortgage, a car payment, and credit card bills. We even started 2016 with nearly $60,000 of that debt remaining. Yet, we're ending the year with a $219,000 net worth according to Personal Capital! Note: This net worth number … [Read more...] about From $60k in Debt to $200k Net Worth in One Year
Why Not Getting My MBA Was the Smartest Financial Move I’ve Ever Made
I used to fantasize about what it would be like to attend Harvard Business School. I could see myself wearing Crimson and living in Cambridge. I pictured exotic trips with friends, interviews with top consulting firms, and a big fat salary post-graduation. In late 2012, I bought a GMAT prep book and was ready to buckle down and start studying. Considering Student Loan Debt and the MBA In early … [Read more...] about Why Not Getting My MBA Was the Smartest Financial Move I’ve Ever Made
The Do’s and Don’ts of Planning Your Budget-Friendly Wedding
Nicole is a career and lifestyle blogger over at Just the Elevator Pitch who got married earlier this fall! I wrote my first guest post ever for her blog a few months ago and now I've asked her to write a guest post for mine! Below she shares her tips for having an amazing and budget conscious wedding. Check out her photos - the wedding was absolutely gorgeous! The Do's and Don'ts of Planning Your … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Planning Your Budget-Friendly Wedding



