Author Archives: Toni Marie

About Toni Marie

Toni is a regular contributing author on Guest Money Blog. In addition to writing about money topics, she also likes to write about relationships and health.

How to Go Green This Christmas (and Save Money Too)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Toni Marie

The holidays… oh it can definitely mean a lot of consumption! Once the “ber”-months begin, you’ll see all sorts of Christmas items swarming the retail stores.  And for people who take this jolly season seriously, it’s hard to resist spending … Continue reading →

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5 Zero-Waste Habits That Will Save You Money (Start now!)

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Toni Marie

Today, more and more individuals are jumping into the Zero Waste Lifestyle, a philosophy that encourages people to emulate sustainable natural cycles to reduce all discharges to land, water and air, which are harmful to the health of humans, plants, … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Use Instagram to Improve Your Finances

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Toni Marie

On a previous post, I talked about how social media affects our spending in a negative way.  But you know what, it doesn’t have to be all bad if we use it properly and be very smart about it. There … Continue reading →

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Organize Your Holiday Gift List with These Top Apps

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Toni Marie

Well, it’s almost that time of the year again when we have to make a list and check it twice.  Christmas shopping can be really stressful and chaotic (especially for your pocket) if you’re not being organized. One of the … Continue reading →

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How Social Media Affects Your Spending

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Toni Marie

Ever since social media hit the scene, every aspect of our lives has been impacted in every way possible – spending habits, being one of them. You may not have realized it yet, but it’s true, social media has become … Continue reading →

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How to Make the Envelope System Work in the Modern World

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Toni Marie

One of the many budgeting styles to help you reach your financial goals is the Envelope System, which according to Financial Expert and Author, Dave Ramsay, is a method that uses cash for different categories of your budget that you … Continue reading →

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More Job Ideas for Travel Enthusiasts

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Toni Marie

They say travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.  Well, that makes sense if we’re talking about gaining new experiences, friendships and priceless memories.  But when it comes to the financial aspect, let’s admit it, traveling … Continue reading →

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Get Paid to Lose Weight?

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Toni Marie

While scrolling through ThePennyHoarder.com, I came cross this article about a woman who earned $1,191 for losing 80 pounds in six months. Okaaay… so a company that pays participants cash in exchange for meeting their weight loss goals actually exists. I … Continue reading →

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6 Essential Habits That Successful Women Live By

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Toni Marie

Growing up, I’ve always aimed for success – to be on top of whatever career I chose and able to live a good life.  Fast forward to today, I’m still here wondering when I will finally reach the “successful woman … Continue reading →

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A Financial Survival Guide for Incoming College Students

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Toni Marie

College is both an exciting and expensive period in one’s life.  If I had the chance to go back in time, I would gladly take a College Finances 101 if there was one. When I entered college, searching for “how … Continue reading →

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