Personal Stories

by Vicky Monroe

I Want a Car, But I Can’t Afford It My partner and I have been a one-car household for years. I work from home as a freelance writer, which has enabled us t... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

My Favorite Beer Money Websites A few years ago, I discovered a subreddit called Beer Money. The forum discusses online money-making opportunities you c... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Why I Never Use Buy Now, Pay Later Financing My sister told me this week that she and her husband are planning a trip to Europe. Knowing that they have some medical ... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

4 Practical Ways To Reduce Your Hobby Spending Hobbies are an enriching part of our lives, so it’s natural to want to spend money on them. However, the costs can get... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

How I Save Money By Tapping Maple Trees Nothing tastes better than real maple syrup drizzled over hot buttermilk pancakes. But pure maple syrup has gotten prett... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Is Buying a Boat a Bad Financial Decision? For some reason, boats get a bad rap. We’ve all heard the saying “the best day of a sailor’s life is when he sells... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

5 Best Budget-Friendly Recipe Websites   When I moved out on my own for the first time, I had a hard time cooking for myself on a budget. I often...... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

How I Save Money By Bartering Where I live in rural Michigan, bartering is very common. I make deals with neighbors and friends all the time to get wh... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

3 Simple Ways To Curb Emotional Spending As a young adult, I had a bad emotional spending habit. Whenever I was sad, bored, or even happy and trying to celebrate... read the story

by Vicky Monroe

Is Now a Good Time to Job Hop for Higher Pay? Inflation is at a 40-year high, which is squeezing many households financially. About 65% of Americans say they’re liv... read the story