#Credit Expert, #FreelanceWriter, Credit & Finance Writer, #Travel #Writer, Expert Witness, #Speaker // Words in @myfico, @forbesadvisor, @thepointsguy, etc.
Charlotte, NC
Joined May 2011
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The “just be smarter with your money” crowd is about to clutch their pearls.
Money is tight. If your income doesn’t cover the basics, that is not a discipline problem. But if strict budgets never stick, build one for real life: bills, kids, surprises, goals, & queso. 🗑️
#budget
I picked a TERRIBLE month to challenge myself to move every day. 🤧😂
School germs finally got me, but I still showed up.
Day 5/31 ✓
💵 $25 saved
⏳ 26 days to go
At this point, I’m curious how this ends too. 😂
#MoveAndSave #SavingChallenge #savings
☀️BRIGHT DEAL ALERT: Target Circle Deal Days are here, & new Target Circle members can stack another 15% off when they sign up.
I 💜 a good deal! Just remember, a sale isn’t savings if it puts you in credit card debt or wrecks your budget. 😉
#TargetCircleDealDays #TargetDeals
Your goals shouldn’t only work on your BEST days.
I’m fighting school germs, southern humidity attacked my hair, and I REALLY wanted my couch. 😂
But I walked.
Day 4/31 ✓
💵 $20 saved
Now: blanket + Harry Potter. ⚡️😂
#MoveAndSave #savingschallenge
In case you missed it… ☀️💵
Sunshine & Savings Issue #4 is live!
We’re talking realistic budgeting, making room for FUN + I’ve got 2 free printable money trackers for you.
Read it here 👇
creditwriter.com/how-we-budg…
#SunshineAndSavings #personalfinance
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A little Sunday sunshine for your feed. ☀️☕️
You don’t have to have the whole week figured out today. Just enjoy your coffee and take the next thing as it comes. 💛
#SundaySunshine #coffee #CreditWriter
Amazon, Target + Walmart all want your money this week. Make them fight for it. 😂
Before you buy:
🔎 Check price history
🛒 Compare retailers
💳 Check card/shopping offers
And remember: 40% off doesn’t automatically make it a good deal.
#MoneySavingTips #SmartShopping
I’m a finance expert who hates traditional budgeting.
So I turned ours into a game.
This week’s Sunshine & Savings has:
💵 Beat Your Budget
🍂 Fall Fun Challenge
☀️ Money-saving finds
Subscribe for the free printables + follow for realistic money tips.
creditwriter.com/how-we-budg…
I paid myself $5 to clean my house today. 😂
My October experiment: Move every day → $5 in the jar.
Today? Cleaning, dogs + ’90s dancing nobody needs to see. 😂
Day 3 ✓
💵 $15 saved
Follow to see if I make it all 31 days.
#MoveAndSave
This is why I love credit card rewards. 🌴
Points + miles can turn everyday spending into family adventures like this one in Puerto Rico. ✈️
#PuertoRico #TravelRewards #PointsAndMiles #CreditWriter #FamilyTravel
I automate my savings so I don't have to decide to save over & over.
Apparently the closest I can get to automating exercise is putting on my workout clothes BEFORE school drop-off. 😂
🍂 Day 2/31 ✓
💵 Jar: $10
Follow to see if this works for 29 more days. 😂
I've been broke before. Like yard-sales-to-help-pay-the-bills broke.
It taught me something I've apparently needed to relearn:
Something counts.
I'm applying that lesson to money AND movement this Oct.
🚶♀️ Moved
💵 Saved $5
🍂 Day 1/31 DONE
Follow along + keep me accountable.
“You have to pay off all your debt before you start saving.”
🗑️🗑️🗑️
You can work on debt AND build an emergency cushion at the same time.
Because unfortunately, emergencies don't wait patiently for your debt-free date.
#financialadvicethatstrash #creditwriter #debtfree #money
I almost didn’t share my Oct. challenge. Then I realized if I told the internet, I’d have to DO IT. 😂
Move + Save: Every day I hit my movement goal → $5 in the jar.
I made a FREE tracker so you can join. Y’all are my accountability partners now. 😂
#savingschallenge
National Coffee Day means coffee freebies/deals at Scooter’s, Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, Circle K, Whataburger, & more. ☕️
Check the app + participating locations first—some require rewards or purchase.
Follow for practical money tips & Bright Deal Alerts.
#NationalCoffeeDay
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🚨 BRIGHT DEAL ALERT:
ALDI says its latest fall price cuts could save shoppers an estimated $86M. 🛒💰
Lower prices on groceries already going in your cart?
☀️ THAT’S a deal.
SAVE this + FOLLOW for more Bright Deal Alerts.
#Aldi #SavingMoney
Gas pump: $50… $51… $52…
Me remembering I still have to buy groceries: 💀
#gasprices #budgeting #CreditWriter
THE FAFSA OPENED EARLY. 🚨🎓
I have 2 high schoolers, which I remain firmly in denial about because my babies cannot be leaving me soon. 😂
Beta info: StudentAid.gov/joinbeta
Practice: fsapartners.ed.gov/fafsa-pro…
Code: prototype2728
Share w/ another parent in denial. 😂
#FAFSA
Dress for the job you want.
Apparently, we’re aiming for Space Ranger. 🚀😂
#MomLife #disney #disneymom #boymom #toystory
I asked 13 travel experts what’s worth spending MORE money, points, or miles on. ✈️💸
Better flights. Local guides. Great food. More time.
My pick: bringing the people I love.
All 13 answers 👇
creditwriter.com/13-travel-s…
What’s your travel splurge?
#TravelTips #PointsAndMiles
Huge thanks to the travel experts who contributed to this one! 🙌🏼
@Thefrugalgay11 @BaldThoughts @ItsMILMO @MilMoneyCon @world_overload @frugalflyer
Loved getting so many perspectives on what's actually worth the splurge.