Although we are still in the midst of a very real pandemic, life is slowly returning to some type of normal resemblance as many “Stay at Home” orders have been lifted. With the freedom to cautiously roam and explore again, I have been more proactive in saving literally every penny towards my next road trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
If you know anything about me, you know that traveling is near and dear to my heart! In 2017, we traveled to 17 states alone while balancing school, work, and a very small budget.
You may enjoy reading How We Afford to Travel.
So, if you missed my preview of Pigly on my Instagram post, have no worries because today I’m giving you a more in depth review of Pigly and how to use the interactive tools and calculators on the site to align with your personal financial goals – whether they are short-term or long-term.
Interesting Financial Fact About Me
Before we move on to exactly what Pigly is, I want to share an interesting financial fact about myself. Being able to successfully manage our finances is so important to me.
When I was 16 years old, my dad sat me down at the kitchen table and taught me how to create and use a monthly budget. He taught me how to make a grocery list and balance the budget at the end of every month, sometimes twice a month. Everything was done with a pen and notebook. Now, we have the luxury of online resources like Pigly.
He also took me to get my very first checking account, as well as credit card. While I had some bumps and bruises along the way, those lessons were invaluable.
Therefore, I am always sharing financial information with my children and those around me because I know that not everyone gets that financial education at home growing up. So, if you missed out growing up, have no worries because the resources online at Pigly have you covered.
What is Pigly?
Pigly is a free and ad-free website that offers free interactive tools and calculators to teach people about personal finances.
A vast amount of resources can be found on the website on specific topics including budgeting, home loans, mortgages, savings, retirement planning, etc.
What I appreciate most about the website is that there is something for everyone. Pigly’s sitemap helps showcase the range of calculators available. For example, right now my short-term goal is to save for a road trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Therefore, I am using the Savings Calculator.
However, my long-term goal is purchasing a new home, but because we are in such trying times with COVID-19, I’ve been spending time using the Rent or Buy Calculator to make the most informed and educated decision for us.
Did you know?
With COVID-19 strongly affecting the job market, over 43 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the middle of March, sadly bringing the unemployment rate to its highest point since the Great Depression. With this is mind, being mindful of our financial resources and making informed decisions is critical to sustain our standards of living.
Therefore, taking advantage of the informative content under each of the calculators on Pigly is so important and can help better prepare you for what’s to come. Whatever that may be.
For example, if you are planning for educational expenses, you will find a wealth of information regarding educational planning below the calculator.
Have a peek below.
Tuition and Beyond: Comprehending the Costs of College
While I’ve only listed one example, it’s important to note that there are several calculators available followed by informative content. Again, there is something for everyone.
Final Thoughts
To conclude, I want to share my personal goal with this post. My goal for each of my blog posts is to always add value to the reader whether the content is sponsored or not.
With this being said, although this post contains some review points of what I appreciate most about Pigly, ultimately it is to share with you some valuable financial information and resources that may be helpful to you as we continue to find our way through this continuing pandemic as resources become more scarce.
Don’t forget there is a wealth of other financial posts available here on the blog.
Check out the roundup below.
- How to Teach Kids About Money Management
- How to Create Rock Solid Finances
- What You Can Do to Make Your Family Finances Flow
- Investment Strategies for Middle Income Families
- Convincing Ourselves to Save Money for Important Things in the Future
