Teaching your children the value of money can be difficult, but it is one of the most important lessons you can teach them. So where do you start? Well to me, teaching my children the value of money goes hand in hand with […]
We all have expectations, for ourselves, our families, our friends, and our futures, to name a few. When it comes to the expectations our kids have for themselves, their friends, and their futures, it’s often a topic that is overlooked. As we enter another back-to-school season, I’d like to encourage
I don’t know about you, but every year the start of school and the need for school supplies seems to catch me off guard. With the start of our new budget at the beginning of the year, however, I set aside a small amount of money each month in anticipation
t’s once again fire season in my neck of the woods. It’s hot and dry and has been for a few weeks, therefore it only takes a small spark for entire hillsides to go up in flames, leaving charred remains of homes, farms, and even entire communities. Depending on which
I gave my notice at work this week. Three weeks from now I will be taking on the role of full-time blogger, child taxi driver, and housecleaner (my own house, of course). While it’s exciting, it’s a bit nerve-wracking as well. You see, while I do currently make money running
I really hated the night before the first day of school. Each year, from kindergarten through 12th grade, I’d lie awake, sick to my stomach, wondering what the new classroom would look like if I would have any friends, what the new routine would be, and whether I would like
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
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,