Hey all! We’re back with another edition of the Friday Faves.
I know it’s not quite time to start celebrating Independence Day, aka The 4th of July, but I’m seriously ready. This is one of my favorite holidays of the year.
Every year I enjoy spending the day with my family and friends, shooting off fireworks, eating juicy watermelon, and being appreciative of the independence that we tend to take for granted most of the time. So when you celebrate the holiday next weekend, be sure to take some time to think about the sacrifice that so many people had to make for us to be able to enjoy our freedom every single day!
Ok, enough of that. It was getting a little deep, haha.
As always, here are our favorite posts from around the web the last couple of weeks:
3 Reasons it Makes Sense to Spend More – Wise Dollar – In this post, John tells us why it’s ok to spend a bit more instead of always opting for the cheapest option when you are buying something.
Making Money with What You Already Have – Savvy Scot – Pauline gives some creative ideas to help you earn some money off of things you already own. A little extra money is never a bad thing after all. 🙂
How to Plan the Perfect Staycation – Shoeaholicnomore – Guest blogger Chonce tells us why a Staycation is just as good as a vacation. She also gives some great tips on how to plan the perfect staycation.
But HOW do They Afford It? – NZ Muse – This post questions how people around us, like the Joneses, are actually able to afford the habits they have, in this case it’s going out to eat everyday. I think this is a question we all want answered!
The 1 Way to Get Out of Debt – Blonde and Balanced – This girl’s got it down to a perfect science – it’s all about your mentality. Amen! You have to believe you can get out of debt, and then start making the necessary changes to get there. Getting out of debt is also very mentally challenging at times.
Bonus Post:
Sometimes I Just Don’t Care – Budgets are Sexy – Like always, J$ tells it like it is. I think all bloggers go through periods when they feel uninspired and instead of posting nothing or posting something that felt forced, J$ took a day to just post about something else besides money. How refreshing!
Our Personal Finance Work:
Aaron and I are both side hustlers by nature and we write for a variety of websites about different topics. Here are just a few places you can find some of our latest works.
6 Ways to Ensure Your Cyber Security – Wisebread – Aaron gives some great tips about how to protect your identity online. These tips will help lessen the risk of having your identity, personal information, or more stolen.
Higher Homeowner’s Deductible Can Save Up To 40% – This article is full of advice about how you can save on your mortgage. If you are pursuing homeownership, you’ll definitely want to check it out!
4 Common Money Mistakes Made by New College Grads (And How to Avoid Them) – Wealth Gospel – In this post, Kayla shares some of the most common mistakes new college grads make with they enter the working world and what can be done to avoid them.
2 Reasons Why I Don’t Carry Cash Envelopes – Budget Ease – There are lots of good reasons to carry around envelopes of cash, like for budgeting purposes. But here are 2 reasons why you might not want to anymore.
That’s it for this week. We hope you have an excellent weekend and an even better Independence Day holiday next week!
I enjoyed the 4th of July. The fireworks we had were like truly amazing. One of the best ones I have watched. I also enjoyed some posts you shared here like that of Wise Dollar.
I’m glad you had a good 4th. I love watching the Fireworks too!