Tawnya is an elementary special education teacher by day and co-blogger at Money Saved is Money Earned by night. She holds an Honors BS in Psychology from Oregon State University and an MS in Special Education from Portland State University. She has had a pretty successful writing career, first as a writing tutor at the Oregon State University Writing Center, and in recent years, as a freelance writer. Tawnya and co-blogger Sebastian have a wealth of knowledge and information about personal finance, retirement, student loans, credit cards, and many other financial topics. They teach people how to save money, make money, and understand money.
“You should be a teacher when you grow up.” If I had a dollar for every time I heard this phrase or some variation of it growing up, I would have been a millionaire long ago. While I never wanted or intended to be a teacher, I’m happy to say I’m well on my way …
Paying off debt should be a high priority for every American. Earlier this year, consumer debt rose to $4.2 trillion, and in February of 2020, a record $1.1 trillion went to revolving debt such as credit cards. With so much uncertainty looming with the economy, along with the high debt and low savings of the …
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Have you ever been to a timeshare presentation? Chances are, if you’ve stayed at a resort, you’ve at least been offered the chance to attend a timeshare presentation. While timeshares often get a bad rep, many people still attend timeshare presentations because of the attached incentives that are typically included. Whether it’s a free stay, …
Sin City, aka Las Vegas, has been a bucket list destination for decades. Internationally known for the high-rolling lifestyle of gambling, shopping, fine dining, nightlife, and entertainment, Vegas is an experience everyone should have at least once in their life. And the great thing about Vegas is that you don’t need to be into drinking …
Do you need some quick cash? Maybe you need a little extra money every month, but none of the typically touted side hustles work for you. The good news is that there are a multitude of ways to make extra money popping up seemingly every day. While most of these side hustles are straightforward, some …
With the pandemic still in full swing, most Americans choose to stay relatively close to home when traveling. Road trips and staycations, which have previously been staples of budget travelers, have become even more popular as people forego flights and long exposure to strangers. More than ever, people have turned their attention to their local …
If you’re a small business owner or freelancer, then you’re well aware of the organizational nightmare that can befall businesses with many moving parts. Invoices, revenue, statements, payroll, and expenses are all a part of daily life that can be hard to track if you don’t have the right tools. Enter the receipt scanner. A …
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You want special date night ideas, but you don’t want to spend a lot of cash. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a wonderful time. After all, dating is all about getting to know a person and spending quality time with them – not how much money you can …
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Country music. Country music has evolved greatly throughout the years, but at the heart of it are themes about regular people trying to make it in an often-challenging world. Uniquely American, country music songs range from love and relationships, to life and death, to yes, money. Believe it or not, there are quite a few …
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Do you need to know how to get rid of a timeshare? Timeshares are great, right? Well, they’re great until they’re not. Like many owners, your timeshare may be a financial burden. Or maybe you just don’t care to use it anymore. Either way, you’ve decided it’s time to get rid of your timeshare. But …
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