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.

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)

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

The best money advice I ever got

Some years ago, I was in the car with my mom on a visit home. My mom was driving, and I remember she…

You have to invest

Look, I hate all those MUST READ tweets and headlines and stuff. No, in fact, I do not MUST READ anything I don’t feel like reading, thank you. But I’m telling you right now, if you want to get ahead, like, really get ahead, you have to invest.

Why I always (always!) sign up for the rewards programs