Catherine Alford

If you are in debt, you might be wondering how to pay off your debt quickly. Maybe diligently paying your balances isn’t working and you’re getting tired of sending your hard earned money to the credit card or loan companies. Trust me. you aren’t alone. So, to get your motivation pumping for paying it off …

There is always a bit of a battle between being frugal and being cheap. I’ve learned that one does not necessarily imply the other. People, especially friends and family, can tell when you’re being cheap. For instance, it’s obvious you’re cheap if you park at Disney Springs to avoid Disney World theme park parking fees. …

This post is by staff writer Cat Alford. I don’t know about you, but I love receiving “the little things” in life from my other half. For example, I’d rather a sweet note than a dozen roses or a thoughtful text instead of a new bracelet. Time together is hard to come by due to …

One great way to save money is to purchase used clothes. Some people spend thousands of dollars on clothing every year, and because shopping is a pastime for many people, that number just keeps rising. One way to combat the high costs is to get comfortable with buying used clothes. I don’t mind wearing used …

For about a year, I had two full time jobs. It wasn’t intentional, if I’m being completely honest. It’s just what happened as my blog and writing business grew over time. Every day I’d get up and go to my 9-5 job. I enjoyed my job very much. I was an instructor for a pre-med …