Although dogs are a man’s best friend, they are not always your wallets best friend. I’ll be the first to admit, I got a dog for the wrong reasons. I wanted a little buddy, he was super cute, and I didn’t realize how expensive they can be. The video discusses some of the “hidden costs” of pet ownership. Please watch… Read More
How-to grocery shop on $150 And eat healthy
Have you ever looked at your grocery budget and thought what the heck did I spend all that money on? As if that’s not bad enough, you look in your pantry and all you have is junk food. It’s easy to do if you are going to the g-store without a plan. To help you gain more control over your… Read More
DIY: Adorable Wood Plank Wall For $50
Want to hear a little secret? I am a closet handy woman. Seriously, last year we remodeled my home and did 99% of the work (I can’t cut granite- yet). I love it! A few months ago I decided to remodel my office. The kitchen table wasn’t cutting it anymore. So, Tony built a custom desk and I got to… Read More
Paycheck to paycheck sucks: 3 reasons you are broke
Hi friends! I’m writing this after having a mild heart attack. I experienced my first website crash, and may or may not have almost cried. Seriously, this is a side of life I never imagined myself going through. Thankfully, as you can see, all is well in Whitney website land. This week’s theme has been focused on living paycheck to… Read More
4 Money Saving Apps That You Should Have Downloaded Yesterday
“It’s not your salary that makes you rich, but your spending habits.” -Charles A. Jaffe I was reading an article the other day that said the average adult spends 90 minutes a day on their phone. That’s the equivalent of 23 DAYS in a year! As a society, we have adopted technology as an integral part of our daily lives…… Read More
1/3 Rule: Be a budget fashionista
Today’s post is for my fashionista friends who love to shop. This post is for those that love quality instead of quantity items. The “one third rule” might be for you. One time I went shopping at an outlet mall and found myself buying clothes because it was such a good deal. I couldn’t help it. I got back to… Read More
A Coffee Addict’s Guide to Getting Your Fix on a Budget
Anyone that knows me will attest that I drink a whole lot of coffee. Between studying to get into nursing school and working crazy hours in the emergency room, what’s a girl supposed to do?! It didn’t take me very long to realize that my coffee addiction was hindering my goal of building my savings. I knew something had to give, and it… Read More
Inside Look: How I Personally Manage My Money
A lot of times, being successful with your monthly budget is simply being aware of your expenses. From coaching and working with over 150 people in the last year, I have found that most common issue is surrounding personal finance is the lack of organizing information. Enter budget binder. A budget binder is a very basic way of tracking your bills…. Read More







