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Bust Your Budget? Here’s How to Get It Back on Track!

July 10, 2020July 10, 20201 Comment

If you budget, at some point, you WILL bust the budget. Your friends will ask you to dinner after the entertainment money is gone. A bill will be more than expected. There will be a sale that you just can't say no to. The sole of your work shoes will fall off. Your only pair … Continue reading Bust Your Budget? Here’s How to Get It Back on Track!

3 Easy Steps to Creating a Zero-Based Budget

July 9, 2020July 11, 20201 Comment

Setting up a budget doesn't have to be hard. These 3 easy steps to creating a zero-based budget will get you going in no time!

Tips for Spending Money if You’re a Saver

June 19, 2020Leave a comment

I'm a saver. I have a very difficult time spending money and would much prefer to see it pile up in our savings account. My husband likens it to hoarding, and he does have a point. But he's a spender, so what does he know? Spending money makes me anxious. When a large (or even … Continue reading Tips for Spending Money if You’re a Saver

I Wish I Would Have _____ 10 Years Ago

May 14, 2020May 15, 2020Leave a comment

I'm reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss, and there was a section where he talked about reading an article 10 years ago and having it change certain things about his business. Source: amazon.com Involuntarily, I thought "I wish I would have read that article 10 years ago. Maybe I'd be further along financially or … Continue reading I Wish I Would Have _____ 10 Years Ago

4 Benefits of Managing Money Together

April 5, 2020June 15, 20201 Comment

Managing money with your partner isn't always the easiest thing to do. Honestly, there are a lot of things to fight about when it comes to finances. Each person is coming to the table with their own money issues, many of which they may not even realize they have. There are savers and spenders and … Continue reading 4 Benefits of Managing Money Together

Take Control of Your Finances in 3 Days {Day 3}

March 27, 2020July 12, 2020Leave a comment

If you're just joining the series, check out Day 1 and Day 2 before jumping into Day 3! Now that you’ve taken inventory of your debt and monthly payments and set up your sinking funds, it’s time to put everything together to create a budget.  Without a budget, money flows in and out of your … Continue reading Take Control of Your Finances in 3 Days {Day 3}

Take Control of Your Finances in 3 Days {Day 2}

March 26, 20202 Comments

Controlling finances is tough, but this 3 day blog series will walk you through the steps to take control of your finances rather than letting them control you.

Take Control of Your Finances in 3 Days {Day 1}

March 25, 2020March 28, 20204 Comments

Finances can be really difficult to get a handle on. Especially if you haven’t really thought much about them in awhile.  There are a lot of moving parts:  How much are you making? What debts do you have? What bills are coming in? What do you need to save for?Are you investing?Are you investing the right amount? This … Continue reading Take Control of Your Finances in 3 Days {Day 1}

Be Prepared, So You Don’t Have to Panic.

March 16, 2020May 18, 20201 Comment

A time of crisis means that things can get scary really quickly. Being prepared for the unexpected can help reduce panic and focus on getting through it.

20 (Financial) Questions for Road Trips and Date Nights

November 29, 2019Leave a comment

The holidays are here! That means road trips to visit family and friends, get togethers, gatherings, dates, and cozy nights in. And with the New Year right around the corner, what better time to start (or continue) talking with your partner about finances? Getting on the same page financially can have a huge impact on … Continue reading 20 (Financial) Questions for Road Trips and Date Nights

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