I’m a work-at-home-mom with two kids under the age of four. I’ve been doing the freelancing-from-home gig since my eldest was two months old. And despite nearly four years of evidence to the contrary, I still wake up every single morning believing that today will be the day I cross off every item on my […]
This year has been a whirlwind for pretty much everybody in the world. We are lucky things turned out much better than we thought they would financially, but there are many others around us who are struggling with their finances. If this is you, I know it can be tempting to let that negativity permeate […]
Occasionally the news will feature a refreshingly positive story of someone who practiced a random act of kindness with the mindset to “pay it forward.” You’ve probably heard this phrase before. The movement developed from a book written by Catherine Ryan Hyde, which was then followed by a movie in 2000. The basic concept is […]
Looking at your finances and figuring out how to manage multiple financial priorities can feel like you’re running in circles. How can you pay off debt and save for retirement? How can you pay for your child’s education and invest in your own future? It’s tough to manage all your short, medium, and long-term financial […]
What if celebrating your birthday could change someone’s life? What if your special day could affect positive change? Well, this is a possibility now. There are non-profits that allow you to donate your birthday to charity. The idea intrigued me since my birthday is coming up. When I first thought about it, I had images of donating […]
Money date nights might teach you to love handling personal finances.
