Allison Martin
Contributor for The Simple DollarWhen the alarm sounds each morning, it’s time to hit the ground running. It doesn’t matter if you’re well rested…
Five years ago, I was introduced to the concept of good and bad stress, or eustress and distress. This transformed…
Let’s face it: Moving can be a pain in the rear end. My first few moving experiences were horrific. But…
For the budding entrepreneur, the path to success is filled with roadblocks. What might seem like surefire strategies often flame…
A new year means resolutions may be weighing heavily on your mind. But instead of getting fit, eating healthier, returning…
As children, we’re taught only the strong survive. Quitters are weak and cheaters never win. Those who take shortcuts in…
Cleaning a little a day will keep the large messes away. Sounds pleasant and doable, until the little messes become…
Winter break is upon us, so you know what that means: last-minute holiday shopping, travel preparations, and children bouncing off…
Over the years, I’ve learned that being frugal does pay off. But sometimes, it just doesn’t pay to be cheap.…
Need more space in your kitchen? No problem at all! All you have to do is tear down some walls…
If you build it, they will come. Wishful thinking. And unfortunately, it’s the mentality many first-time entrepreneurs have before opening their…
When I started my own business several years ago, my primary goal was to surpass the five-year mark. I’d heard…
All work, no play — at least until you meet your income goals. I used to think this was the…
Dreams don’t always become reality, at least not on your timeline. That’s one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned…
When you tear open your utility bill each month, are you annoyed with the outstanding balance listed on the statement?…
You may have recently mastered the art of budget-conscious grocery shopping, but preparing for Thanksgiving dinner is a whole other…
The last time I went shopping for cleaning supplies, there were so many items to choose from I quickly got overwhelmed,…
If you’ve been trying to cut costs to stop living from paycheck to paycheck, the food category was probably one…