When most people ask me about the average cost of groceries per month, it’s typically so that they can begin to figure out their own grocery budget per month. One of the best areas to reduce your expenses is in your grocery budget. There are so many options to save money! There is a pretty…
10 Income Producing Assets that Generate Passive Income
Income producing assets are an exceptional way to help families acquire wealth for their future. Starting exactly where you are today, you can begin looking at the different opportunities to help you earn more money. I wrote out my top 9 favorite ways for people to begin investing in assets to produce more income as…
How Couponing Can Help You Save Money and Pay Debt
This is a guest post from Lyle Solomon from Oak View Law Group. Lyle agreed to write a post on how couponing can help you save more money and start to reduce that debt, which we’re all about here at The Million Dollar Mama! Lyle’s complete biography is at the bottom of the post. And…
How to Set Long Term Financial Goals
Setting long term financial goals is a smart idea and will help you live the life you want to live in the future! No matter where you stand today financially, setting goals to help you go farther in the future is totally possible. Maybe you want to own a home? Maybe start a business? Or…
Living Well on Less
Living well on less is an admirable goal that many adults strive to achieve. However, many people aren’t sure where to start. A goal like that can feel overwhelming, but I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be! In fact, a few small changes can help you take the steps that…
15 Amazing Minimalism Quotes
Minimalism quotes are a beautiful tool that you can use to encourage your minimalism lifestyle as well as enlighten others curious about the minimalism journey. For any lifestyle, there are countless resources to help guide your minimalism journey. Whether you have 10 kids or live alone, you can begin to implement a simpler, more peaceful…
What is Stealth Wealth?
Stealth wealth is a lifestyle choice that you may have never heard of, but is extremely popular. In fact, it is so popular that most millionaires have been found to live through stealth wealth as a way to keep some form of ‘normalcy’. The great news is that the cat is out of the bag…
What to do When You Don’t Want to Work
It can be difficult to know what to do when you don’t want to work. When that motivation isn’t there, sometimes it can be easier to just sit around and wait to be inspired. But what if you don’t have the time to wait around? Since this is a problem that almost every working adult…
The Meaning Behind Dreams About Money
Do you have wacky dreams about money that you just can’t figure out? I know I do. Sometimes I wake up and think “what the heck was all that about?!” Many people have strange dreams related to money so I thought I’d take a look and do some research on the meaning behind dreams about…
Is Living Stingy Really Worth It?
Is living stingy worth it? The truth is, living stingy is one of the best lifestyle choices that you can make for yourself and your family. Learning how to live well on less is so important! Choosing to spend your money wisely will help anyone reach their financial dreams and live their days to the…
How to Get Through Financial Hardship
Everyone has hard times and financial hardship, and quite often it’s through no fault of your own. Life is full of twists and turns and we never really know where life will take us. Sometimes life deals you a bad hand and you have to power through. Nevertheless, many people find themselves in a position…
A Guide to Wealth Accumulation
A goal like wealth accumulation is an excellent step to help you get closer to financial freedom and a luxurious retirement. Making choices like getting out of debt, using cash, and investing properly will help you get closer and closer to your goals. Wealth accumulation isn’t something that will happen overnight, but it is something…
50+ Financial Affirmations You Should Tell Yourself
Financial affirmations are one of the best tools around to help you and your family meet any goals surrounding money. They are so important, in fact, that you want to make a habit of telling yourself one or two every single day. I work with a lot of families to help shift their money mindsets…
17 Ways to Make Money Without a Job
Learn about all the different ways you can make money without a job! Make money right from home without reporting to anyone! Let’s get straight to the point – you want to find a way to make money without a traditional 9-5 job. Perhaps you’ve lost your job and need to get a bit of…
How to Organize Monthly Bills
Learn how to organize monthly bills – tips and tricks to allow you to stay organized, reduce time spent on bills and eliminate any of those pesky late charges. One of the joys of being an independent adult is the monotony of paying your bills every month. This is one of the least fun parts…
50+ Simple Joys of Life
Finding the simple joys of life doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, if you are intentional about bringing small actions into your day-to-day activities, you will be surprised at how easy it can be. Like any habit, finding the simple joys of life means you have to intentionally look for opportunities to implement it….
Teach English Online with VIPKID
I’ve always been fascinated with language acquisition, so it’s only natural that my interest was piqued when I first heard that you can get paid to teach English online! I’d seen a few of my friends on Facebook talking about how they were making great money (up to $22/hr!) with their new work-from-home job teaching…
How to Get Furniture for Free
If you want to get furniture for free, you are in luck. In fact, it has never been easier to furnish your new home without paying a cent. With plenty of apps and methods of communication, it is easier than ever to search for that perfect couch sectional for our favorite price- totally free. I…
Why Money Can’t Buy Happiness
Happiness is fleeting for a lot of people. Many folks out there are deeply unhappy and think the reason they’re unhappy is because they don’t have enough money. Money can help contribute to a person’s happiness, but money can also be the root of all evil. More money might make your quality of life a…
Cheap Ideas For a Girl’s Weekend
Coming up with cheap ideas for a girl’s weekend is important for so many reasons. For one, it helps everyone feel included and, for another, a budget-friendly girls weekend helps everyone justify attending. There are plenty of reasons to have a girl’s weekend– so why not start planning one now? Between the lodging and the…
How to Improve Yourself Every Day
If you want to learn how to improve yourself, there are countless methods to help you get started. The best part? Many of them do not even take that big of a commitment to put into your daily routine. Pick a few things from the list that you love and prioritize them! From reading more…
The Best Budget Apps for Couples
It’s no secret that many people have a love/hate relationship with the “B” word. It’s hard enough to budget alone, but if you’re part of a couple, things can really get complicated. Budgeting is something that we all know we need to do but it’s easier said than done. Luckily, you can use a budgeting…
How to Live Cheap and Save Money
Learning how to live cheap may seem overwhelming, but it does not have to be! When you make the decision to live cheap, all you are doing is making the choice to develop habits to help you spend your money wisely. I think that you will be surprised at how easy it can be to…
How to Live Mortgage Free
If you aren’t sure how to live mortgage free, there are plenty of ways to get started. With a little hard work and some commitment to your goal, you will be surprised how easy it is to create a life without a mortgage. Just try and picture your life without that pesky bill each month….