How My Emergency Fund Helped Me Change Careers
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to co-host and speak at The Road To Financial Wellness‘ Pit Stop #18 in Nashville. It felt amazing to share my story with a packed room of young professionals and...
View ArticleHow To Save For Retirement Without a 401(k)
We’re constantly being reminded about saving for our future. After all, most of us will never have access to the pensions of our parents’ generation. And relying on Social Security isn’t exactly a safe...
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#GetMore with Kasasa
There’s a lot to like about local banks and credit unions. Many of us are still recovering from The Great Recession, and it’s comforting to know there’s an alternative to big banks for financial...
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Digit Review: How I’ve Effortlessly Saved $837.49
If you have ever tried to start a new savings habit, you know it can feel a lot like a new diet. It goes well in the beginning, but there are often surprises that can derail your progress. Boozy...
View ArticleHow to Survive on a Bare Bones Budget
It has officially been one month since I was laid off. It’s been a month of new opportunities, aggressive self-care, and lots of happy hours. I’ve devoted time to setting new goals. This includes...
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Are These Credit Myths Costing You?
I’ve noticed credit advice is a lot like weight loss advice—everyone seems to have an opinion, and many times those opinions are wrong. The problem is, there is a lot at stake. Your credit score...
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My Go-To Budgeting Spreadsheet
This weekend, I had the privilege of talking about budgeting with the Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) in Nashville. We chatted about plugging money leaks, negotiating monthly bills, 30-day...
View ArticleHow to Get the Buy-in for a Gift-Free Christmas
I have wonderful memories of Christmas growing up. My family spent weeks preparing, shopping, and leaving no corner of the home undecorated. Holiday tins were carefully lined along our window sills and...
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Save More Money with These 5 Apps
How often do you think about saving more money? If you're anything like me, it's probably pretty frequently. The problem is, small day-to-day expenses add up quickly. But what if you could easily save...
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The Secret to Mindful Budgeting
Our lives are busier and more stressful than ever. Careers, side hustles, family obligations, wellness, money, and the 24-hour news cycle make it impossible to relax. The word mindfulness is mentioned...
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