One of my absolute favorite holidays is the 4th of July. The warm weather, fireworks, and excitement everyone has for time spent with family, not to mention the day off from work, make it an excellent day to celebrate.
While much of the […]
I’m leaving this week for vacation. It’s always fun to travel, see new places, and get together with family and friends, and yet, this time I’m on a budget. I’ve been carefully planning for this trip for over a year and have been strategically saving money to ensure that I
After seven months of hardcore budgeting, it’s wearing on me a bit. I really want to get that credit card back out and go on shopping spree for new clothes and household items, and yet, I’m sticking to the original plan.
That doesn’t make it easy, though, which is why […]
I love the thrill of weighing the pros and cons of different healthcare plans. It’s not for everyone, though, which is why I’m going to walk you through my process step-by-step. I’ve also added an Excel workbook for you in the Printable Library […]
It’s open enrollment season for health insurance at my company, and with it brings a load of stress. The woman who manages our company insurance policy is fending off phone call after phone call from irate employees wanting […]
It’s been a little over five months since we rang in the new year with confetti and champagne, and it’s time, once again, to discuss the resolutions we made at that time. How are your resolutions treating you? […]
The thing about budgeting is it doesn’t always line up with the conveniences we may or may not have previously enjoyed. For me, it’s losing housecleaners, picking less expensive grocery stores (that are more crowded), and making coffee at home rather than purchasing it at the coffee shop. Today, however,
Have you always wanted to make a creative, beautiful sensory garden but didn’t know how or where to start? Are you still sitting there wondering ‘what IS a sensory garden?’ Today we will make sense out of this fabulous new feature you are considering adding to your life […]
The needs, wants, and goals of your family are always changing, and your budget should be a tool to accommodate them all. Without frequent evaluation, though, that budget you’ve worked so hard to create will be nothing but a stressful discussion in your home. A good way to prevent the
You showed up today because you want to save $406.52 dollars like I did, correct?
If so, you came to the right place.
This past month I came across a method of savings that I have previously spoken against. It goes to show […]
We’ve talked a lot about goals over the past few months with a heavy emphasis on budgeting, savings, and debt payoff. Often, though, what comes from making goals is a recognition that something must change, and for many, that something is their job. Perhaps you aren’t making enough money to
You made it! You’ve graduated from college (or graduate school) and are well on your way to that job of your dreams. Not to mention – no more studying for finals! Is anyone else singing “It’s the most wonderful time…”[…]