Student Loans - Finances Demystified

It’s True! You Can File Your Taxes For Free!

This is a sponsored post by TurboTax, however, all opinions are my own and I have been a TurboTax user since college! YES! It’s #W2sDay! What does that mean? While most should have already received their W-2 from their employer, January 31st is the deadline for...

What To Do When Your Money Hits Your Bank Account

That thrilling moment when your money finally hits in your bank account can be both exciting and overwhelming.

Being a Homeowner Is Not For Everyone

Being a Homeowner Is Not For Everyone The "American Dream” used to include homeownership, specifically a white picket fence. With the downturn in the housing market and so many people underwater in their homes (owing more than what their houses are worth), it has...

Ahhhhh! I’m 30!

It's my 30th Birthday! I am still in awe! The past 30 years have been no Crystal Stair but I've enjoyed every minute of it! I've accomplished so much, failed so much and learned so much! I spent some time reflecting one 20's and could not believe all that God has...

FREE Dreams2Reality: Make It Happen Goal Book!

Happy New Year! I am so excited to see what this new year has in store for me and you! As we all know, the things that are worth having in life, we have to work for. We need to set strategics goals and plans to reach these goals! To celebrate the new year and to help...

Your Money Situation Does NOT Define YOU!

“I’m broke, I’m worthless…..”. Have you ever heard anyone say these words? Have you ever said these words? I think we have all been there before. Bank accounts looking kind of low and it automatically makes us feel like crap and less of a person. I personally have...

Do These 3 Things Now, So Your Financial Resolutions Don’t Die Out

This is the time of the year where everyone is setting goals, fitness goals, relationship goals and of course money goals! However, as we all know, it is very common for those goals to die out around the first of February, then we decide to try again the next year....

A Latte That Could Save You $1200 or More

Could this Caramel Macchiato and other at home lattes' and coffees save you tons of money each year! Yes It Can! Do you love your coffeehouse drinks? I know I do, but they can be a huge budget buster! Buy making coffee at home you can saver over $25 a week! Let's do...

How Being an Introvert or an Extrovert Impacts Your Finances

Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for the next investment craze or a subdued deep thinker that analyzes every aspect before taking a plunge, you’re temperament plays a major part on your finances. The differences in how introverts and extroverts manage their...