You read blogs like this to find the best ways to manage your money. Your intentions are terrific because saving money is something you know you need to do. But as much as you read about it, you haven’t fully committed to a vision that will make it happen. You’re sabotaging yourself. “What do you […]
I’ve been getting a lot of flack for how much I spend lately. I’ve been told I spend too much on a cause I’m involved with. I’ve been told I spend too much on going to the spa. I’ve been told I spend too much on travel. It’s true that I like spending money, but […]
I will be honest because personal finance must involve an honest conversation. Though some personal finance sites might compare needing a budget to needing air or food, I don’t plan to be that melodramatic. I will, however, emphasize that I think budgets are essential to maintaining financial order in your life. A budget can be […]
A financial survey from 2019 showed that 53.3% of U.S. households are dual-income. The key reason this is becoming the norm is obvious: we think we ‘need’ more money. With inflation not seen in decades, a possible recession on the horizon, and an uncertain stock market, it’s no wonder many couples believe two full-time incomes […]
One of the things I noticed as I went through two cross-country moves in the space of a year was that downsizing ended up being a big help to my finances. When you have less stuff, there’s less to worry about, and less to take care of. Plus, you don’t need a bigger place to […]
One of the more interesting trends emerging from COVID is homeschooling. After all, we all got a taste of zoom classrooms and while many people had a hard time dealing with kids at home while trying to get work done, others like not needing to shuttle the kids around town multiple times a day. With […]
