Category Archives: Spending, Saving & Earning

A few months ago, I wrote about my dog sitting side hustle that evolved sort of by accident when my husband and I were trying to decide whether we wanted a dog of our own. It turns out, dog sitting can be fairly lucrative, and pretty quickly, it became a very nice side business for […]

As the first in my family to get their college degree, I left my school with the highest hopes and a feeling that I had arrived. My degree got me an entry-level job as a newspaper reporter (when that was still a thing…is it still?) and commanded a whopping $23,000 a year. Sure I had […]

If you have ever been annoyed that you had to pay a premium on something because you were in a rush and had no other choice, then this article is for you. Personally, this is probably one of my biggest pet peeves. Whatever I buy, I want to know that I’m paying the best possible […]

I remember being home with my family for Thanksgiving and my husband’s cousin mentioned this app called Poshmark where she had sold some of her name brand clothing items. She mentioned how easy it was to list items on your own and make a few extra dollars, she had me intrigued right away. Again, I […]

I started donating plasma in my free time over the summer before I headed to college. I was interested in starting to save up for college but didn’t want to work my entire summer away. Many of my friends had donated before so I decided to give it a shot. Following, I will overview the […]

Whether you’re trying to tackle school loans, build up a mortgage down payment, or just trying to stay afloat, side hustles are becoming increasingly common. Getting ahead is incredibly enticing but it’s important to make sure you understand the pros and cons fully, as well as take into account your personal situation and motives. Before […]

Friday! You made it! Time to relax and enjoy the weekend. While it’s always good to treat yo’ self, remember there are many things you can do without spending a fortune this weekend. Many of these things require a slight mindset change so that you can focus on activities that are readily available without spending […]

When I travel, I try to spend the time to make sure I’m getting a good deal. I look at multiple options to find sensible flights and hotels that fit my needs. As an aside, I’m not good at booking on the fly (no pun intended) – I once booked a hotel from my phone […]

The most obvious answer is obviously so that you avoid the hangover! But this article is a little deeper than surface level, easy answer. Drinking expensive wine isn’t just about the wine, it’s about the mindset.  You might be wondering why we would encourage spending when most of our focus is on saving and cutting […]

Being good with money means depriving yourself of anything enjoyable that costs money so that you can save every penny you can, right? Wrong. Here at Goal Girl, we’re all about treating yourself. The key to treating yourself is planning for it. Splurging with intention. For me, my splurge of choice is getting my nails […]