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If you've ever felt guilty about not having more money in savings, you're not alone—and you're not necessarily the one to blame. In a world where you're constantly told to "just stop spending" or Continue reading...
When every dollar counts, budgeting can feel overwhelming—or even impossible. But that’s exactly when a clear plan becomes most powerful. Budgeting isn't for "when you have money" - it's simply a plan Continue reading...
We’ve been taught that a high credit score means financial success, but is that really true? 🤔 While your credit score is important, it often rewards borrowing over true financial stability. Now, I Continue reading...
Today is Tax Day in the U.S. - the day we're supposed to file our taxes for the previous year. It's also the day we should pay any remaining taxes of the prior year and any first-quarter estimated Continue reading...
Even though we've been working together to manage our money for years, we still have hiccups with our budget. Unexpected expenses pop up. Or even, as has happened a couple of times, our debit card Continue reading...
Recently on Instagram, I asked what my follower's number one financial concern was. And an overwhelming majority said "saving money." Which, to be honest, surprised me. I figured "food costs" or Continue reading...
I've only been a mom for eleven years, but I remember wishing that all those "baby how-to" books told you how to prepare financially for having a baby. No joke, less than 24 hours after my oldest Continue reading...
If you've turned on the news lately, you've likely been hit with the recent bank fails, recession concerns, soaring inflation, and rising interest rates. It's enough to convince you that the Continue reading...
2022 was one heck of a year! Can anyone else relate? I know for us our budget was hit more times than once. Every year at the end of the year I do a spending and budget review. This helps me to Continue reading...
Did you know that if you spent just 20 minutes a week focusing on your finances, you'd have spent a total of 17 hours on your money in just a year?! Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. "Uh, Jess, Continue reading...
