Want to create the ideal budget for your family but aren’t sure where to start? Well you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about three steps to take to ensure budgeting success – no matter how bad your financial situation looks right now. Sound like something you need? Well
It’s my birthday this week and that got me thinking about celebrating birthdays on a budget. Specifically, how to RSVP yes to birthdays when money is tight or already earmarked for a specific purpose. Trust me, I’ve been there. As my birthday gift to you, I’m giving you my top
As spring approaches, we find ourselves immersed in the season of love. And while that’s all well and good, if you trying to achieve a big financial goal, you might be wondering how to make date night work on a budget. Not to worry, I have some ideas that might
I don’t know about you, but keeping that grocery budget in check over the last few months has been HARD. For someone who used to be able to spend only $100 per week on food for the entire family, lately it’s been a challenge to keep it under $200. …and
A list of all the bills you pay each month can do the trick when you’re creating your first budget, but if you want to see the needle move when it comes to achieving your goals, then it’s time to categorize your expenses. It doesn’t take long but it makes
We’re off to the running and 2024 is well underway. Sure, it might be the first week, but if we don’t get started achieving those goals now, we’ll never get the results we desire. And financial goals are no different. The sooner you start with a successful 2024 budget, the
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
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
(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
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
So, you got a bonus. Whether it was a bonus for all of the hard work you did last year, a payout from your financial investments, or a stimulus check, it probably feels really exciting. But it might also feel a little overwhelming as you try to decide the best