There really isn’t a step by step guide anywhere on the internet As you know, I got married, and became the best/worst wife in the entire universe. I know there has been a lot of talk on the internet lately about why women shouldn’t have to change their last name, how times have changed, and […]

There are no guarantees with debt Oh, hi. I’m assuming 90% of you are here because you saw the title of this blog, had a mini fit, thought about how stupid the writer must be, and well, now you’re here shaking your head and fuming even further. When I say “good debt” doesn’t exist, most people […]

that’s what we’re all looking for, right? A way to become financially successful. Oh hi there. It’s been a jam-packed 336 hours since I last posted. And I’M STOKED TO BE BACK. I honestly don’t even know where to start this week. Besides the fact that if you haven’t already noticed – I completely rebranded! […]

Personal finance is rock n’ roll because it is not constant Personal finance is not your favorite thing in the world, I know. You have a ton of other hobbies, loves, and likes that better define your personality. I know this because even though I actually do consider personal finance one of my favorite things […]

If you like to budget, chances are good that you already like to plan Welcome. If you’re here for a 5-star meal idea, and a way to satisfy your family and friends with your killer combination of spices and flavor creations, you should probably just leave. Like, right now. Because I’m a terrible cook. And […]

We have to work to save, work to afford, and work to purchase all of our wants and needs There are a few sayings that stick out in my mind when people talk about getting things for free: “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch” “If you are good at something, never do […]

If I don’t treat money like some kind of competition, game, or challenge, I start to lose interest I have a lot of savings goals. In fact, almost too many. Although, you can never have “too many” goals. I have an account for travel, home ownership, business plans, and of course – retirement. And each payday, […]

Say goodbye to social outings, and say hello to Netflix and chill I don’t know if you’ve heard much about Canada *waves passport*, but we are full of fun, extravagant things (like syrup and beavers). We like to do things a little bit differently, such as calling a 401k an RRSP, proclaiming that the letter […]

These are things that should be shouted from the mountain tops Some exciting news for those of you reading today! This is officially Mixed Up Money’s 100th blog post! *holds for applause* And SURPRISE! I have something a little bit different for you. See, my husband has been asking me for months (and months) if […]

I get to enjoy the feeling of buying something when all I’m really buying is my own future Saving money is hard. Like, large rock covered in cement and then put inside of a diamond hard. Why yes, thank you, I have been nominated for the most exaggerative person in the world award. *takes most […]