In August of 2008 my wife and I had come to our breaking point. Are finances were in total distress and I didn’t know how much more of it we were going to be able to take. We were stuck in the paycheck to paycheck trap and we were just getting by. We had two credit cards […]
The Biggest Mistake That Can Ruin Your Finances
If you’re new or have even been a regular reader of Wallet Impact you may have heard about some of the small successes I’ve had from saving up a decent emergency fund to building a brand new house but I have to be completely honest with you my finances are far from perfect. I still have […]
[Interview] 5 Questions With Jeremy From Modest Money
Earning extra income online has been one of the top ways I’ve gone about improving my finances. In fact I’ve earned over $30,000 online thus far. However as great as that is I thought I would go a step further and interview others who are earning extra money online to get their point of view. […]
Capital One 360 Savings Account Review – Where I Save For My Emergency Fund
In last weeks article I showed you how I had set up my emergency fund that runs on autopilot, but this week I thought I would go a step further and take you on a deep dive with the specific savings account I’m using to save for my emergency fund, the 360 Savings from Capital One 360. […]
[Tutorial] How To Set Up An Emergency Fund That Runs On Autopilot
Having an emergency fund is probably one of the most critical pieces when it comes to your financial well being. Having even just a $1000 set aside for emergency expenses can help you sleep better at night, and avoid living that paycheck to paycheck lifestyle. I know firsthand what this is like because I lived […]
How To Save $1000 In 30 Days (Even If You Don’t Have The Extra Money)
Back in 2008 I was living in a very tough time. My wife and I were living paycheck to paycheck, we had no extra money, and our finances were completely out of control. To boot we had around $6000 of credit card debt and could barely make ends meet. It was at this point I […]