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We live in a buy, buy, buy, culture. And there is a lot of privilege that comes with that. It’s pretty amazing that we can get whatever we need, whenever we need it, with the click of the finger. But the culture of “buying” can also have unwanted consequences. Your closet becomes jammed full. Your…
You’re all pumped; You are going to do this for REAL this time. You are going to conquer the budget game! So you diligently set up a monthly budget that you vow to stick to… but pretty soon you realize it isn’t working. You start busting through certain budget categories early in the month and…
The decision to go back to work or stay at home can be a hard one. It also can feel like a polarizing topic to discuss with friends and family, with most taking a hard stance with whatever side they most agree with. But, that’s stupid. Every family has a unique set of circumstances, experience,…
The word luxury is rich, cozy, and chic all wrapped up into one word. It invokes warm fuzzy feelings of spa days, fluffy robes and gobs of money. While I might not find myself at the spa on a regular basis (someday!) I can still find ways to incorporate little luxuries into my life by…
My new blog post today looks a little different. I don’t have a new how-to series, no free training to promote. Today, I’m sharing a little bit more about my life. Both so you can get to know me better and so I can show you how I apply my value-based spending principles to my…
What if your friend knew that the baby gift had to go on the ever growing credit card balance? That you couldn’t sleep last night, stressed about how you are going to replace your laptop that is on the fritz? What if your friends and family (or even the cable sales man) knew your TRUE…