Did you know that there’s an uptick in engagements during the holiday season? It makes sense why: the holidays are often a time when we gather with our loved ones to celebrate the season, and adding in a proposal only makes things more special. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Mayur Gala from Unsplash Start with a conversation … Read more

There’s no doubt that the holiday season is often full of whimsy and festive fun. It only comes around once a year, and so we often want to make the most of it by celebrating with friends and family. And that can mean more spending as we prepare for all of the holiday fun. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ … Read more

There’s a lot of advice out there when it comes to making your first budget or updating your existing one. So it can be tricky to cut through the noise and find the method that works best for you. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Breakingpic from Pexels Budget for your needs, wants, and goals There’s a lot … Read more

The US federal government needs to do a lot when it comes to things like planning, coordinating, and… budgeting. And while it’s true the US is at a deficit, there are still things we can learn from how the government plans its budget. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels It involves prioritizing and spending … Read more

If you’ve ever bought a home, you likely had to throw down a ton of cash upfront. And then that was it, right? Probably not. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Tierra Mallorca from Unsplash Be sure you’re ready! If you’ve ever bought a home, you likely had to throw down a ton of cash upfront. And then … Read more

Kids are like sponges. They’re constantly observing and absorbing the things they see being modeled around them, both at home and out in the world. And because they’re open to new ideas when they’re young, it’s the perfect time to start teaching them about budgets and the value of money.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Tim Mossholder … Read more