Intention and spending

For awhile during this pandemic, I noticed I was spending more on things like clothes and jewelry (my big weaknesses). Now, because this was me, spending more didn’t mean breaking the bank, but it was still a noticeable increase. And it was all the more noticeable because, well, this…

My money philosophy

My philosophy around money is pretty simple: Respect your money.

How to talk money with your partner

One of the most consequential financial decisions you can make is who you do (or don’t) spend your life with. Your friends and the other…

The b-word (let’s talk budgeting)

I’m going to write about a simple way to budget, a way that’s helpful and simple and, dare I say it, almost kind of fun.

Mend your clothes (also no one is looking)

I bought this dress/cardigan more than a decade ago at Target for $7.50 It’s been a…

Why I have an emergency fund (a.k.a my furry sweetheart)

Check your work benefits for unexpected perks and benefits

Check your work benefits for unexpected perks like legal insurance that can save you a bundle if used right.

How I save

Part of my reasoning behind keeping this blog anonymous (aside from the friends I’ve told — hi, pals!) is that I wanted to get personal about how I money. I want to use this post to get into more detail of what I, specifically, do. I’m using myself as an example because I’m not a financial advisor or…

7 pick-me-ups that cost nothing

Particularly — but not only — during the pandemic, I’ve found myself buying something to give myself a quick pick-me-up, a little dose of stimulation or excitement or just change, especially when I’m bored. I’m working to break this habit, because frankly spending money on…

A tale of two boyfriends (guess which one I married)