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We're already back into the swing of the school year here in Georgia, but I know that right now is "calm before the storm" for many families as you get ready for back to school. So let's chat about Continue reading...
You've no doubt by now heard of a No Spend Month and how helpful it can be in breaking bad spending habits. But have you ever heard of a No Amazon August? Well, it's a similar concept, except that Continue reading...
Have you been joining me on Mondays over on Instagram? We've been reading through my book, Getting Good with Money, and discussing various components of managing our money well. This past week we Continue reading...
Okay so full disclosure - my kids are 10, 9, and 7 years old so obviously I don't have any teens yet. However, I've been a financial coach for six years, and teaching teens how to manage money has Continue reading...
Let's just cut to the chase. We live off my husband's income of roughly $52,000 a year. I say "roughly" because his regular paychecks actually equal $40,125.83 a year because after taxes come out Continue reading...
I know, I know, meal planning is no fun. But it's also no secret that meal planning is a HUGE budget saver! Especially during these times of inflation and rising grocery prices, it's important that we Continue reading...
Vacations can be expensive. Doesn't matter if you're solo traveling or you're traveling with your whole family - vacations cost a lot. And throw in inflation and before you know it, your vacation can Continue reading...
I know, I know, inflation is the talk of the land but let's chat about what we can do to make more money. Why? Because sometimes the only way to defeat the rising tide of costs everywhere is to Continue reading...
Last week I cried on the drive home from the grocery store. I had spent what used to be our grocery budget for an entire month back in 2019 on just one week's worth of groceries! The struggle was that Continue reading...
I feel the pinch too. We had to up our grocery budget and our fuel budget. We even upped the thermostat (here in Georgia, we already got the AC blowing). But believe it or not, inflation doesn't Continue reading...
