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Change Your Money Mindset: 5 Ways to Reframe the Belief, “I’m Bad with Money.”
When it comes to money, there are few things I find to be more damaging than the narratives we tell ourselves. Maybe we’ve been told this by others in our lives or watched our parents say it about themselves, but in order to move forward you need to leave this limiting belief behind.
Boost Your Savings And Learn New Skills With A Frugal February Challenge!
Because February is the shortest month of the year, it’s the perfect time for a fun challenge that will not only help you learn some new money-saving skills but also help you make some headway on your financial goals.
To Share or Not to Share? 5 Ways Newly Married Couples Manage Their Finances
Managing finances is challenging enough as an individual. Now factor in another individual with totally different experiences around money and you can often be in for a mess. Here are some ways for married couples to navigate their finances together and some tips to help you keep your finances drama free.
An Update on My Shopping Ban: Six Months In
Back in January I set the goal that I wouldn’t buy any new clothes for entire year, and I’m happy to report that so far I have been able to stick with it! Along the way, however, I have made a few discoveries that were a bit surprising, and I’m excited to share them with you.
The 4 Budgeting Tips I Tell My Clients
Budgeting seems like WORK, work that just doesn’t seem worth it sometimes. How can you get yourself to budget and actually stick with it? Here are some tips I share with my clients to help keep them on board.
Fitting Self-Care into Your Budget
When you’re looking through your monthly budget, you may feel like there is no room for anything extra in you life. You may feel like if it’s not essential it has to go. You may feel like life on a budget is tedious and boring, and if that’s the case, your budget will fail. It may not be today, and it may not be tomorrow, but living in a state of “no” is not sustainable. That’s where self-care comes in.
3 Ways to Curb Your Online Shopping
We all have unique spending triggers and different ways we like to spend money. Whether it’s ordering baby diapers on Amazon or shopping for a new dress to wear for a friend’s wedding, online shopping can often be a little too convenient. If you struggle with keeping your online shopping in check, here are a few tips to help you curb your spending habits.
How to Pay for Big Ticket Items While Maintaining Your Budget
Budgets are a great tool to help allocate your money as efficiently as possible. You can use them to watch your discretionary spending, to save for retirement, or to pay down debt. You can also use them to help you schedule out large purchases. So how do you make these large one time payments fit into your budget when you wouldn’t otherwise be able to cover the cost in a single month?
Does It Pay to Have a Side Hustle?
Sometimes it seems like everyone has a side hustle. Whether it’s to pursue a passion, to pay down debt, or to afford a better lifestyle, side hustles can become an important part of your financial picture. Before you start one of your own, though, there are a few things to consider to see if it makes financial sense.
5 Financial Calculators You Need to Check Out
We're sharing some of our favorite financial calculators. Whether it's spending money on lunch, or saving for retirement, these tools can be immensely helpful. Check them out today to factor them into your financial planning.
Paying for College When You Have Nothing Saved
What happens if you're ready for college, but have no money to pay for it? We're discussing the best options to pay for a college education when you have no college savings plan.
My Personal 2018 Spending Challenge
Today I’m getting personal in the hopes that by sharing one of my goals for this year, I will hold myself accountable and maybe even inspire some others to challenge themselves in the process. In 2018 I have given myself an interesting challenge and I’m so excited to tell you more about it.
Six Paper Planners to Get Your Year Started Off Right
It's almost 2018, which means it's time to get organized for the new year. If you're looking to make those resolutions or just to keep your daily tasks from piling up, a paper planner may be just what you need. Today we're highlighting six of our favorite planners so you can find one that works best for you and your budget.
How Much a Baby Costs: The First 6 Months
It’s no secret that children are expensive, but just how expensive are they? I’m sharing what I’ve learned from our family finance journey in the hopes that you can use this as a jumping off point for your family planning.
Three Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season
December is a nightmare that serious budgeters just want to wake up from. It seems like no matter what you do, Christmas will turn your budget into a soupy disaster instead of the structured guide it’s intended to be. While it’s filled with holiday cheer and heartwarming expressions of love, it can also wreak havoc on your bank account. As a result, we’re sharing three ways you can save money this holiday season.