How to Save $500 Before the Holidays
The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us — along with all the extra expenses. Between gifts, travel, food, and festive activities, it’s easy to blow your budget and end the year feeling Continue reading...
Budgeting for Memories: How to Build a Family Life You Don’t Have to Pay Extra For
This past weekend, our family of five packed up our gear and went camping. The best part? It cost us nothing. Yep, we went camping for $0. Our campsite was free (thanks to dispersed camping Continue reading...
The Money Talks Every Family Should Have Before the Holidays
As of this writing, Christmas Day is only 18 weeks away. This means if you're paid bi-weekly, you have about nine paychecks until Christmas Day this year. And even though Christmas can be the most Continue reading...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money in Uncertain Times
Let’s be honest—talking about money with kids can feel awkward even in the best of times. But when things feel uncertain—prices are up, budgets are tighter, and stress levels are high—it’s even harder Continue reading...
5 Money Goals for April
Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? That makes it the perfect time to level up your knowledge of money and the ideal time for making April money goals! But I also know that figuring out Continue reading...
Financial Fasting: 7 Money Management Tips for Lent
Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten Season for Christians. Lent can be a great time to focus on spiritual renewal and refresh our financial habits. As Christians, when we profess to Continue reading...
Avoid Debt this Holiday Season and Stick to Your Christmas Budget with these 8 Tips
Historically, Christmas shopping has always been a huge time when folks swipe their credit cards or open up store cards and end up in more debt than before Christmas. And that's not a gift you Continue reading...
3 Simple Meal Planning & Eat at Home Tips to Save Your Sanity
Here in Georgia, we're back in the full swing of the school year and sports craziness. That means that we must be extra diligent about meal planning and planning ahead so we don't have to buy takeout Continue reading...
Making the Most of Summer: How to Keep Your Finances in Check
I love summer. Maybe it's because I'm from the South, and summer is just when all the activities happen. There's always a BBQ, camping trip, or lake outing. Of course, it's also usually a bazillion Continue reading...
Ways to save on self care
When it comes to saving money, it's easy to pinpoint the biggies - eating out and mindless spending on Amazon. But it's hard to know how to save money while trying to practice the art of self-care. I Continue reading...
