It may not feel like it, but summer’s coming up…and fast. This means that, if you’re a person who vacations, you should absolutely be planning it or at least thinking about what you’d like to do during your trip. Don’t waste any time and fast track your vacation planning so
As we approach the last day of tax season, you likely fall into one of two categories: the person sitting back and enjoying their tax return (maybe you’ve already had yours for months) or you’re scrambling to make sure you can pay your taxes this year. No matter which camp
Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the grass is getting greener once again. Spring is on the horizon, but you might not be feeling like it. If you’ve had a particularly long or dull winter (haven’t we all?), you might be struggling to get out of that slump. Trust
Well, we’ve made it to the “April showers” season of life here in the Pacific Northwest, so I think it’s the perfect time to discuss how to create some rainy day excitement in your budget (and why you should!). Rainy Day Funds, Explained When it comes to rainy day excitement,
Welcoming a little one to your family can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for parents. In addition to wondering whether you’ll be a great mom, you might also be concerned about how that little bundle of joy will fit into your financial situation. Follow along as we walk
If there’s one thing this past year has taught us, it’s that even those jobs that seemed secure pre-pandemic are no longer a guarantee of employment going forward. And – you no longer have to be at the bottom of the totem pole to find yourself out of work. If
I’m not sure about you, but I certainly struggle with taking care of everyone around me and forgetting to take care of myself in the meantime. Sometimes, it comes down to me getting sick or having a flare up of my Rheumatoid Arthritis before I recognize that it’s time to
(Updated January 2022) When the money gets tight, it’s easy to stress about the one thing most families spend the most money on: groceries. It’s easy to get off track and suddenly spend more than necessary, only to have half of it rot in the fridge before the end of
The teen years – whether you love them or hate them, are the perfect time to train your son or daughter in the art of money management. After all, they will be full-grown adults in just a few short years. Not sure where to start? Check out these steps for
Money disagreements can be a huge source of angst for couples. A 2018 study by Ramsey Solutions noted that “money fights are the second leading cause of divorce, behind infidelity.” I don’t know about you, but Justin and I realized early on that if we were going to keep a budget
If you’re used to celebrating Valentine’s Day in a big way, it can be nice to take a step back and have a low-key V-day with your love, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or unromantic. In fact, you can have an (almost) no-spend Valentine’s Day and
Every year we spend more and more during the holiday season. Perhaps you can relate. It doesn’t seem to matter how well-intentioned we are heading into the season, there are always more expenses than we account for ahead of time. Last year was no different when it came to expenses,