Kayla Buell – Ambassador

I’ve always been a little hesitant to buy trips on Groupon or Living Social, but they always look like they have good deals. A lot of my friends use Air BNB when they travel and I’ve been told it saves them so much money when traveling.

OMG what an awesome idea, lady! I agree 100% that that’s better than a gift you don’t really need. I always get so stressed out about money during the holidays and this year with a new baby arriving in 2 or 3 weeks, money is definitely tight. My mom to this day still insists on buying my hubby and I at least a few things, but I always struggle to…[Read more]

I think it’s all about establishing your priorities. Obviously the conferences are important to you, but could those $1500 in savings be better spent on something other than hotel stays? If the answer is yes, then heck yea I think you’re doing the right thing by trying to find ways to save money. But yea, I definitely agree that it’s hard to…[Read more]

Yep, those little subscriptions kill us big time. And yea, my hubby and iTunes are way too friendly these days. It’s so easy to think like, “oh it’s only $3.99 or $5.99 to rent a movie.” But that $5.99 can quickly turn into $40-$50 a month if you’re not careful. I definitely make it a point to watch these expenses and if I don’t see any progress…[Read more]

You know, I wish I had more money to donate myself, but things are a little tough these days with a little one on the way. I’ve found that donating my time and donating old clothes I no longer wear are still ways I can give back without it hurting my bank account so much. That being said, I hope to eventually be at a point where I can be as…[Read more]

I love that you’re thinking about teaching your daughter about money! Although I didn’t have a bank account myself until I was in high school, I do remember my parents teaching me about saving up for really special purchases. We’d sit down and think about one toy that I really really wanted and then they’d tell me how much that toy cost. Once I…[Read more]

Kelby – I feel you! The hubby and I have been totally off our budget the last few months, but it’s because we’re preparing for our new baby that’ll be arriving this December. There have been so many crazy expenses we’ve been dealing with, but I keep on telling myself that most of these are one-time purchases. Once she gets here, sure, there will…[Read more]

Yes! My friend loves sorting through things at TJ Maxx and then resells the things she buys online. My brother does the same thing with the latest sneakers out on the market and it’s amazing to see how he’s able to make sometimes a $300-$500 profit with the click of a button. Best of luck! Definitely let us know how it goes!

Oh man. Yea, it’s bad these days. I scroll through my Instagram account and I see all these gorgeous looking ladies with the nicest clothes and shoes and I just want to buy it all! I’m constantly having to remind myself that their life isn’t mine, and that mine is just as great without the luxury handbags. I try to focus on the great things I do…[Read more]

Definitely a good idea to be cautious before making the jump, but if you can manage to put a good percentage of your income into an IRA or some kind of retirement account, then go for it! It’s just going to depend on how much you can actually make as an entrepreneur. There are some entrepreneurs easily managing to save for retirement while there…[Read more]

I’ve never heard of this but what a great idea! I’m definitely going to keep this in mind next time I’m getting ready to swipe my credit card!

OMG yes! My biggest regret as of late is having purchased a brand new car a few years ago. I still have $12,000 left to pay on my loan and every day I’m like, “Why on earth did I need a $20k+ car?” I definitely practice the “hide my money so I don’t think I have it” mantra, creating small savings accounts that money is automatically transferred…[Read more]