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Okay so full disclosure - my kids are 10, 9, and 7 years old so obviously I don't have any teens yet. However, I've been a financial coach for six years, and teaching teens how to manage money has Continue reading...
“You really need to do something about this tiny bathroom. You should have Pat make you a bigger one and then sell this house and a get a better one so you can get a better car.” Her words shocked Continue reading...
Vacations can be expensive. Doesn't matter if you're solo traveling or you're traveling with your whole family - vacations cost a lot. And throw in inflation, and before you know it, your vacation can Continue reading...
Last week I cried on the drive home from the grocery store. I had spent what used to be our grocery budget for an entire month back in 2019 on just one week's worth of groceries! The struggle was that Continue reading...
Summer is almost here! And if your month of May is anything like mine it probably feels more like Maycember - another December with 50 million things to do and you feel like you're running at Continue reading...
Did you know that the month of September is National Preparedness Month? Yep, it's a real thing. And you know what? I love that there's a designated month on the calendar where it's cool to talk about Continue reading...
Summer doesn't have to bust your budget. You can still make amazing family memories even when you're working with a tight budget. My family enjoyed many amazing summers even when we were deep in Continue reading...
Happy New Year y'all!!! One of my favorite things is to set goals. For years I shared our goals here publicly for everyone and even though I no longer do that, I still set goals every year. Yes, even Continue reading...
I've been preaching the sinking-fund gospel for years now. However, I forget to sometimes share with you our family's little hidden secret. So, you know that I'm a fan of having a Fully-Funded Continue reading...
I think its safe to say that COVID-19 threw us all for a big ol' loop this year. Even though I truly hope another shutdown and panic wave don't ever happen again in my lifetime. I do want my family Continue reading...
