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...
8 Money Goals to Work on in September
September is that sweet spot in the year—summer is winding down, school routines are back in full swing, and the holiday season hasn’t quite arrived yet. It’s the perfect time to refocus your finances Continue reading...
Rising Cost of Living and Frugal Family Living: How to Thrive in Tight Times
If it feels like your grocery bill doubles every time you blink, you’re not alone. Families across the country are facing higher costs in nearly every area—housing, childcare, utilities, and even 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 Start Saving When You’re Already Broke
I know it feels like a struggle to save money. Bills are due, groceries need to be bought, and the car pops up a warning light. It all feels like too much. I was lamenting this to my husband a few Continue reading...
Why Most People Struggle to Save (And It’s Not Their Fault)
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...
Coaching Call: “I want to buy a house but I have no savings”
If buying a house is on your goals list, I thought I would spend this email walking you through how I would coach someone to do it. For this exercise, we'll assume that the person I'm guiding has no 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...
How to Close Out a Month and Financially Prepare for a New Month
It's a brand new month! Do you know how much you've spent this past month? How much you've been paid? How much your total bills were this past month? I know these seem like intense questions to throw Continue reading...
The Number One Financial Tool You Need
Budgeting is hard for everyone. Seriously, it's not just you. I'm a former Accountant, and we've been actively budgeting for a decade, and it's still hard for me. So don't for a second think that Continue reading...
