So you’ve heard the term “emergency fund” tossed around in money advice circles, right? It usually comes with a lot of finger-wagging and generic advice like “save three to six months of expenses” and “build your rainy-day fund.” And while, yes, the concept is sound… No one’s really breaking it down for real life.Like what […]
Tired of being told to cancel the little joys in life just to save a few bucks? 🙄 Skip your morning coffee. Cancel Netflix. Stop going out. It’s always the same advice and it’s usually from people who don’t understand that a little treat here and there is the only thing keeping some of us […]
Meal planning sounds like a great idea in theory… until you realize your plan requires three kinds of mushrooms, a spiralizer you don’t own, and more prep than your last vacation. And don’t even get me started on “wellness” meals that involve powders you can’t pronounce and ingredients you’d have to sell a kidney for […]
One moment you’re on top of the world with new purchases making you feel fantastic, and the next, you’re facing that dreaded reality check when your bank account shows a terrifying number. The key to feeling good about your spending and saving lies in finding a balance that promotes your personal finance goals while still […]
If you’ve ever struggled with managing your finances (I know I have), then this blog post is just for you. I’m going to share my personal journey on how I finally organized my finances and found peace of mind using budgeting tools. Just like many of you, I used to toss and turn at night, […]