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How We Saved Over $100,000 In Our 20’s & How You Can Too

April 6, 2018

Today's post is by my friend, Cassie, who is a stay-at-home mom who made it her mission to change her family’s future. She convinced her husband to live below their means and start budgeting. Her determination and focus on finances helped her pay off their debt and save over $100,000 before they turned 30! You can find her over at her blog Living Low Key!

I still remember the day, the day that I checked our investment accounts and saw that we broke the $100,000 mark!!

It was a huge day for me! After all, when I had first set that goal, 5 years before, it was kind of a joke. I didn’t think I’d actually be able to save that much.

I’m not going to lie, my husband laughed at me when I told him my plan. His doubt that I would actually be able to do it was definitely the driving factor! Who’s laughing now!!

Listen, if you have similar goals, find something that gives you MOTIVATION because you’re going to need lots of it…. Read more

How I’m Graduating With Only $14,958 In Student Loans

April 2, 2018

After 5 brutal long years, I can say that I am finally graduating college in just a few *short* months.

To be completely honest, I had no plans to go to college after high school. I didn't think much of my life or myself and didn't think I'd amount to anything. The fact that I am graduating college making $10k per month on my blog is mind-blowing.

It's really crazy how much you grow when you get out of that toxic mindset.

Anyway, before I run off on a tangent about how amazing life is and how we are all capable of anything, let's get back to student loans. Ah, the dreaded student loans.

I am graduating with $14,958.28 in loans, including that whole dollar of interest (pictured below).

The average student loan amount for a college graduate is $30,100, so $14,958 is pretty good.

I was not the type of student to get a full ride to college and didn't like sports, so a sports scholarship wasn't in the works either. I took part in no extracurricular activities and simply went as a regular full paying student.

My student loan covers going to a community college, a private university ($20,000 per year) and ending at my current school which is a public college for approximately 3 years. I've been in school since 2013 (I changed majors once).
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7 Ways To Save Money On Furniture That You Don’t Know About

March 30, 2018

This is a sponsored post by DHP Furniture. All opinions are 100% my own.

A home isn't a home without furniture, so how does one get around buying furniture without spending thousands of dollars?

There are plenty of things you can do to make sure you're getting a quality item without spending too much.

From shopping online, getting free shipping, and using cash back apps, you can save a good chunk of change just by doing these 3 things alone.

Below are 7 sure-fire ways to save money furniture that you'll regret not doing sooner!

Become A Virtual Assistant And Make $2,000+ Per Month

March 26, 2018

A few months ago I started working as a Virtual Assistant for a popular personal finance blog.

Being a Virtual Assistant has several benefits, such as learning how a thriving business works, being able to work from home, and setting up your own hours and pay.

Not only that, you can choose between being a part-time or full-time Virtual Assistant, leaving you time for other things in your life if you aren't ready for the full commitment of a full-time job yet.

The demand for Virtual Assistants is rising for small and large businesses since many jobs are going online.

Virtual Assistants are also more affordable since assistants in-person need an office space to rent out, which saves money for the person hiring a VA.

How To Make $2,000 Per Month Running Facebook Ads For Businesses

March 21, 2018

Did you know you can earn an extra $1,000-$2,000 per month by helping local businesses run Facebook ads?

I know, you're probably thinking, “I have no experience in marketing or running ads.”

No problem! You can take part in this side hustle if you have an extra 3 hours a week, a computer, and free tools like a Facebook account and email.

My friend Bobby from Millennial Money Man has been running Facebook ads for local businesses since 2015.

In 2017, Bobby made over $200,000 from his blog and digital marketing business.

Starting a side hustle allowed me to start working from home full-time in 2016. I've been able to pay off loans, build a substantial savings fund, and enjoy my life doing the things I love.

I'm super excited to share with you all this awesome opportunity!

I talk about side hustles often, but this one is up there on my favorites list. I'm even seriously considering adding this to my side hustle routine!

How I Went From $1k Per Month To $10k Per Month On My Blog In 1 Year

March 21, 2018

About a year ago, I was making an average of $1,000 per month on my blog.

March 2018, I hit $10,000 in blogging income alone, not including my other side hustles (virtual assisting and freelance writing).

I remember saying 1 year ago that I would LOVE to be at $5k per month.

Honestly, I wasn't totally sure if I would get here, but I did and it wasn't easy.

Now I'm at $10k and it's honestly unbelievable.

Below is how I make my blogging income, and what I did to increase my income to $10,000 per month.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions either through the comment section below or email. 🙂

15 Awesome Summer Jobs That Pay Up To $5,000 Per Month

March 18, 2018

Are you looking for a full-time job in the summer that pays well? Or would you rather travel the world and work a more flexible schedule?

Whatever the case may be, you have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding a legit job.

Summer jobs are fantastic for several reasons, especially because the commitment may be shorter than a regular job. Not only that, you can explore a new career and potentially find that you're incredibly passionate about something you wouldn't have tried otherwise.

Below are 15 awesome summer jobs that not only pay well, but have great benefits!

5 Best Places To Visit In England According To A Local

March 16, 2018

Are you taking a trip to England soon? Do you want to see England from a local's perspective?

Below are several things that you must see and do when experiencing the different cities within England from travel blogger, Cora who has both a travel blog and YouTube channel where she shares her adventures around the world.

Explore The Capital, London

When you think of England, you think of the iconic capital, London. So it seems only right that it’s first on my list of places to visit in England.

Honestly, London is a country of its own and you could spend weeks if not months discovering the different parts of the city…. Read more

How I Got To 100,000 Page Views Per Month With These 5 Tips

March 12, 2018

Do you feel like you've done everything to increase your page views?

Are your page views stagnant or worse, decreasing?

I've been in the same boat and it's beyond frustrating.

Some people say that page views don't really matter. I think the exact opposite. They matter more than anything.

Page views are how you attract potential affiliate sales, email subscribers, product sales, and the more page views you have, the more you can charge for sponsored posts.

Luckily, there are many things you can do to get increasing traffic to your website.

Explore The Capital, London

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