Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Tiffany Raiford is a lifelong Floridian, wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four littles (two girls and boy/girl twins...no, they are not identical and yes, I'm sure). My kids love to whine, so I love to wine. My loves include nap time, bed time, date night, travel and evenings and weekends when my husband is home because he handles all diaper changes.
Your body is a wonderland, or so John Mayer says. He may not be a doctor, but he is right. Your body is the only one you’ve got and you need to keep it healthy and happy if you want to live your life to the fullest. There are plenty of things you can do […] More
Everyone has stress in their life; maybe it isn’t particularly serious stress, but it’s still stress. The real question, however, is whether or not you realize that one of the most stressful aspects of your life is one you create for yourself? It’s called the fear of missing out; and oh boy is it stressful. […] More
In a perfect world, everyone would put at least 20 percent of their income in a savings account. Unfortunately, there are many people who cannot afford to do this. Some have overextended themselves and cannot afford to save. Fortunately, there are ways even the most meager of budgets can find room to save a few […] More
There was a time in my life when the idea of purchasing something used would make me feel disgusted. I never bought used cars because I didn’t want anyone’s hand-me-downs, especially when it came to something so important and expensive. I wanted to know how my cars were treated from the moment they entered the […] More
Getting married is exciting for couples, and starting your new life together is even more exciting. While no couple stands at the altar and wonders if their new marriage will last, most couples don’t think about the fact that finances are one of the most common reasons for divorce. Even the happiest couples fight over […] More
Meeting the parents is one thing, but meeting your man’s siblings is a completely different story. His parents expect you to be a lady, to be proper, entertaining, and delightful. They want you to be Kate Middleton (not a darn thing wrong with that!), but his siblings know better. They know you are every bit […] More
Every chick flick has a girl who does something so totally awesome. You admire her tenacity, her sense of adventure, and her ability to do it all in a killer pair of six inch Louboutins and a perfectly coiffed hair style. Now, why don’t you do those things in real life? Okay, so you aren’t […] More
Even the happiest people on earth sometimes want to improve their lives and make some changes. Women, especially, are always looking to improve themselves in some way, shape, or form. They want to lose a few pounds, tone their arms, get a better job, make more money, do something that makes them feel good, the […] More
Women are notorious for their sensitivity. We can’t help but take it personally when someone is disappointed in us, when someone doesn’t like us, or when we feel that we’ve done something wrong. Here’s the deal; we need to get over that. I used to spend my time worried about what other people thought until […] More
Most women love to look great. This often means looking stylish and elegant, but some women are unsure how to make this happen. The fact of the matter is that it’s not that difficult to make even the most boring, plain outfit you own look a little more stylish in just a few seconds. You […] More
You may have heard that keeping a grateful journal is a great way to improve your mood and make you a happier person. It is also a great reminder to you of all the things you have to be thankful for. Some people, unfortunately, don’t think they have anything to be grateful for. However, even […] More
Having kids is one of the best things that will ever happen to you. It’s also one of the most time consuming, stressful, and trying things you will ever do. Kids are wonderful, don’t get me wrong, but there are times when I feel like mine are making me crazy one tiny little face at […] More