Can You Make Money By Blogging? A How-To Guide

If you asked me just a year ago, I would never say that you can make money by blogging; but it’s true! Though I’ve had several blogs over the years, it’s not known by many and kind of hard to believe. There are tons of online courses that will charge you a hefty price for … Read more

5 Tips For Living On One Income As A Couple

Living on one income: Tips and benefits

Over the past 5 years, my husband and I have navigated the terrain of living on a single income. What started out of necessity has evolved into our preferred budgeting approach as a couple. Living on one income in a world designed for two isn’t a walk in the park, but the perks are worth … Read more

12 Parts Of A Check Labeled & Explained

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However infrequently it happens, there are still times when we have to know how to write a check. And so, I will use this check sample to teach you what I know about the parts of a check and how to use one.  When I was growing up, I learned how to balance a checkbook … Read more

Cheap Family Meals Under $10 Or $2 Per Person

14 meals under $10 for 6 people

According to the Oct. 2023 USDA Food Plan research, an average family of four spends approximately $975.30 per month on groceries. That’s an insane amount, especially when trying to save money. Managing a budget becomes even more challenging for larger families of 6 or more. In the quest to help you Stack Your Dollars, I’ve … Read more

6 Credit Cards With The Best Cash Back For Groceries

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Groceries are usually one of our biggest monthly expenses, so wouldn’t it be great if you could earn money on what you spend? Well, you can! It’s one of the most popular categories on cash-back credit cards for good reason, everybody needs to eat. According to the USDA, households spend between $4,875 to $13,973 on … Read more

5 Common Financial Mistakes by Service Members

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It’s a common misconception that military members are rich, and some new recruits think that as well when joining. This train of thought, along with poor personal finance knowledge, has led to disastrous financial mistakes by service members. In truth, a newly enlisted member is only making about $1917.60 (pre-tax) per month. That’s only $23,011 … Read more