September 2015 - Mom's Got Money

4 Ways to Avoid Being a Workaholic

September 25

It’s no secret that I love to work and I love this little job I’ve created for myself. Earlier in the week I got back from the Financial Blogger’s Conference, which is a really fun but also super important conference if you run a business that’s centered around acquiring clients like mine. While at FinCon, … Continued

Heading to The Financial Bloggers Conference & A Writing Wrap Up

September 17

Today I’m on my way bright and early to Charlotte, NC to the Financial Bloggers Conference. The schedule is super jam packed, even more so than last year, and I’m excited to be there as a speaker this time around talking about – what else – freelance writing online. The Financial Bloggers conference, better known … Continued

How We Have Family Fun on a Budget

September 16

Over the past few months, we’ve had some pretty major expenses in the Budget Blonde household. We had to pay around $8,000 for health insurance for the 4 of us last month. I had a pretty large business expense that was several thousand dollars, and last night the hubs finally applied to residency, and the … Continued

How to Choose Your Splurges in Life

September 9

I think we can all agree that a splurge every now and then is really nice. What I find interesting is that my idea of a splurge has really, really changed over time. Just a few years ago, I had the opportunity to live in the Caribbean on the island of Grenada for 3 years … Continued

Why You Need Life Insurance at Every Stage of Life

September 8

This post is part of the TermLifeInsurance.com blog tour, which helps spread awareness of the importance of providing financial security for your family. September is Life Insurance Awareness month, so learn more with LifeHappens.org and how life insurance can protect your family and your finances. This post is by staff writer, Kayla. Wow you guys! How … Continued

Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Spouse’s Career Hold You Back

September 2

I have a public service announcement for everyone out there – and especially women – because it seems to me there’s a common trend of women allowing their spouse’s career to hold them back in life. I don’t know why this is – whether it’s a lack of confidence, fear, or because they don’t want … Continued

Top Apps to Help You Manage Your Personal Finances

September 1

The following is by staff writer, Kayla. Whether you need to dramatically reduce your debt levels, want to save up for Christmas, or would like to save more money each year, it pays to keep on top of your personal finances. The only way to cut costs and save money though, is by being aware … Continued

Month: September 2015