With a family of six, there’s never a shortage of laundry. Some days there is not an end in sight. I always feel so accomplished when all the hampers are empty and the drawers are full, though it’s only a matter of hours before the laundry begins to pile up again. With a task as […]
Sunday: The Secret to Week-Long Productivity
I don’t claim to have it all together, but I enjoy a happy, balanced, and productive life. I’m sure there are lots of contributing factors, but I believe much of it boils down to one day a week. Sunday is my secret weapon to being productive and getting things done. The funny thing is that I […]
Everything Muffins– Healthy Banana Zucchini Berry Muffins
Everything muffins are packed full of healthy things, but still taste like a treat. They are very versatile, so you can adapt the recipe to what you have on hand. Your ingredients can be fresh or frozen. They’re never the same muffin twice, but they’re always moist and delicious. We don’t buy many pre-made treats […]
April 2015 Debt Repayment Progress Report
Debt Repayment During April, we put $2,352 toward our student loans! Our debt payments this month went toward the 0% APR balance transfer that we’re using to save money on interest. On Income Based Repayment with our current income and family size, we don’t have any payments due, so we can focus all our attention on […]
Don’t Forget the Taxes!: Tax Notes for Etsy Shop or Small Business
While we’re working on getting our days and nights figured out, I’ve got another great guest post for you! Today’s wisdom comes from Mark, the Bare Budget Guy! Just recently I was scanning my bank activity (one of my favorite go-to activities when I am procrastinating something), and I came across a $7.00 Etsy charge. “Why […]
Would You Live in a Bus to Save Money?
When people think it’s strange that our family of six lives in my in-laws’ unfinished basement, I want to introduce them to Sarah, who has a way more interesting living arrangement! I’m excited she’s sharing her story here today! It was my husband’s idea to build a house. I would never have come up with […]
Why We’ll Be Buying a Home in California
This post brought to you by California Association of REALTORS®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Six Figures Under. My husband and I are from opposite sides of the country. We met in the middle (sort of) during our undergrad years in college. In some of our earliest conversations, he told me about the beauty of the area in […]
How Much Money is Enough Money?
I’m happy to welcome my friend Jessi, The Budget Mama to Six Figures Under today! How much money is enough money? Seems like a simple enough question, but the problem is not the question itself, it is the ideology behind the question. “Enough money” implies that you do not have enough money right now, which […]
Informed Goal-Setting: A Lesson From Baby SixFiguresUnder
Last week we welcomed a new member to our family, a beautiful baby girl. Living in the boonies and having a history of speedy deliveries, my biggest concern was that we would not make it to the hospital in time. Thankfully we arrived with an hour to spare before our ten-and-a-half pounder made her grand […]
Health Insurance Options under the Affordable Care Act
Today I get to talk about health insurance options. Yup, I know you’ve been waiting for this part of the Financial Safety Net series. Nothing gets your blood running quite like a good health insurance discussion. Health insurance may not be that exciting, but not having health insurance can be exciting in all the wrong […]
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