I always feel a sense of gratitude when the year comes to an end. And sadness, because life goes so dang fast. So let’s dive into a 2018 reflection highlighting the good, bad, and ultimately, what I will do in 2019. 2018 Review This was a huge year for me. Like huge! I grew a […]
Last 30 Days Challenge: Improve Your Habits- Week 4
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been focusing on a lot of good stuff. We’ve covered topics like mindset, setting better financial goals and how to conduct a yearly financial review. This week, we’re going to be diving into your habits. But first, if you haven’t gone through the previous week’s challenge, I highly suggest […]
Last 30 Days Challenge: Yearly Financial Review – Week 3
This week is going to be an amazing doozy! It’s a tough one and will take a bit more time than the previous two weeks challenges, but I promise– it’s 100% worth it. Just to recap, during Week 1, we discussed mindset and how to start building up an abundant mindset and perspective. Week 2 […]
Last 30 Days Challenge: Financial Goals- Week 2
Last week, we began working on our money mindset. Definitely go through Week 1 if you haven’t done so already! This week, we’re focusing on setting financial goals. Now, if you’ve never experienced my version of goal setting, you’re going to LOVE it! It’s not your typical, set a SMART goal and hope you accomplish […]
Last 30 Days Challenge: Money Mindset- Week 1
I am on a mission to finishing 2018 on a very strong note with my finances and life and wanted to share with you exactly what I’m doing to help me. I’m working towards improving my mindset around money. In personal development, there’s a concept that is incredibly important– Our thoughts create our feelings. Our feelings […]
Beat Procrastination Once and For All
Let me be incredibly honest for a second. I secretly dream of being the most productive person I know. In fact, I even told my S.O. that the other day and he looked at me with a confused look on his face. “What does that even mean?” Good question, right? After reflecting on this question, […]
4 Steps to Get Your Partner on the Same Financial Page
Money can be such a dirty word. Get this– Money is the second leading cause of divorce in the US (behind infidelity). Many sites have articles, upon surveys, upon polls that list out startling stats that are enough to make you cry. Most cite high amounts of debt and lack of communication on money as […]
How to Reduce Impulse Buys and Stop Blowing Money
Impulse buys are one of the top budget busters. We have such a hard time saying no to ourselves in the moment, because — as we like to tell ourselves– we work hard and damnit we deserve it. And I get it! You DO work hard! That’s why I want to to start reframing […]
How To Save Money At Disney World– 5 Tips From A Disney Addict
*This post is a guest post from Kari Lorz. Kari is a writer, Disney fanatic, and mom. She’s currently building up her freelancing portfolio. Disney World. One of the spendiest places on Earth… Oh, I’m sorry, I meant the Happiest Place on Earth. Seriously though, you know those shirts that say “Best Day Ever!” On […]
A not so scary Halloween: 3 tips to save money
With Halloween right around the corner, I wanted to share some tips to help you save money this holiday. These will help you not break the bank and still have a rockin’ time. By the time you buy a costume ($60+), candy for trick or treaters ($10), and go downtown for drinks and dinner ($50+)/pay […]