Our personal budgeting never happens in a vacuum; it’s always in the context of a larger picture. And a big part of that picture is who (or what) teaches and inspires us on our financial journeys. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Craig Adderley from Unsplash Money lessons from dads and other mentors Our personal budgeting never happens … Read more

Graduating from high school or college is a major cause for celebration. It may also be the time that said graduate becomes responsible for their own money and budgeting. And that can be overwhelming to do without guidance or resources. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Joshua Hoehne from Unsplash Money tips to help you start off right … Read more

We’ve all heard the advice to not mix family and business. That’s partly because it can be tricky to give orders to your sister (or to take orders from your sister), but also because mixing family and money can be messy. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Tyler Nix from Unsplash Extend grace when you can We’ve all … Read more

It’s not every day that we get a windfall like a tax refund. So it might be tempting to take that extra money and splurge on something fun. (And hey, if you’ve got the rest of your bases covered, go ahead and have a little fun!) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by mecheile dot from Unsplash Consider putting … Read more

When the weather gets warmer, many of us start dreaming of our perfect summer getaway. And when we’re dreaming, it can be tempting to put that vacay on a credit card so we can have fun now and count the costs later on. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by S’well from Unsplash Vacations are better when you can … Read more

It’s tax season again in the US! And no matter if you love it or hate it, you’ve got to do it. (Along with Jury Duty, but that’s a different convo.) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Pedro Figueras from Unsplash It all starts with the software… It’s tax season again in the US! And no matter if … Read more

Spring cleaning isn’t just for sweeping behind the fridge, shampooing the carpets, or clearing out the garage. Depending on what’s going on in your life, your budget might also need some attention this season. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Towfiqu Barbhuiya from Unsplash Life changes. Your budget should too. Spring cleaning isn’t just for sweeping behind the … Read more

The new year gives many of us renewed energy to tackle our money goals, whether they’re new ones or ones we may have been putting off the year before. But even with that renewed enthusiasm, sometimes sticking to those goals can be a challenge and we wipe out along the way. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by John … Read more

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Whether you’re marking the occasion by hosting a gathering for close friends or taking a significant other out for a romantic dinner, create an Annual Envelope so you can make sure you have what you need set aside the next time V-Day comes around. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Jamie Street … Read more

With the first month of the new year already almost done and gone, it might be easy to think that you’ve missed your chance to create a money goal to work towards this year. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Glen Carrie from Unsplash Make them SMART With the first month of the new year already almost done … Read more