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Haircuts, Dragons, and Snow– Oh My: The No-Spend Saga Continues
Well, folks, we’re almost through January, and you know what that means—time for another check-in on how my no-spend challenge is going. If you recall, I decided to kick things up a notch this month. While I have a list of items I won’t be purchasing all year, this month’s challenge has been a bit…
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Balancing It All: How I Found the Perfect Side Hustle as a Single Mom (And Why You Can Too!)
If you’ve ever tried to get a grip on your finances, you’ve probably entertained the idea of starting a side hustle at some point. After all, who doesn’t want a little extra cash to throw at that mountain of debt or (dare we dream?) build an emergency fund? For me, increasing my income was essential…
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13 Days Into 2025: How the Universe is Trying to Sabotage My No-Spend Challenge (and Failing)
Alright, 2025 is my year to kick consumerism in the face with my no-spend challenge. For the month of January, I’ve sworn off anything that isn’t absolutely essential—only bills, groceries, and gas. The universe, clearly not a fan of my goals, is definitely plotting my demise already. But I’m still here, staying focused and disciplined….
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Beyond the Budget: Discovering the Emotional “Why” Behind Financial Change
Being a single mom is tough. You’re trying to juggle a full-time job, endless parenting duties, keeping the house from collapsing in on itself, and still squeezing in quality time with your kids—all while praying for a few minutes of real rest. And let’s not forget the Herculean task of getting a grip on your…
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2025 Goals and No-Spend Challenge: A Year of Hope, Hustle, and Hilarious Restraint
It’s official: 2025 is the year I stop playing financial whack-a-mole and start running my life like the CEO of My Own Dang Money, Inc. (That’s a real company now. Don’t Google it.) 2024 was full of lessons (and probably too many Amazon purchases), but 2025 is going to be the year I master discipline,…
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Breaking Free: My Journey to Financial Freedom as a Single Mom
Hi, I’m Aryn Rasmussen, a single mom to two amazing kiddos–a sharp and witty ten-year-old daughter, Ava, and a sweet and charming two-year-old son, Caleb. Like many, I have struggled with debt, discipline, and the seemingly endless cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. When I was younger, I didn’t truly understand the consequences of getting…