Fall is such a gorgeous time of year- the colors, the scents, and of course- the relief from the searing hot weather of summer!  Fall is filled with new adventures, flavors and things to try, but luckily it doesn’t have to be a budget buster! Most of us relish in the new season, so, before it gets cold (since I totally HATE winter) get…

For those of us who had plans of a big wedding for 2020 or 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold to any plans we had to celebrate like normal. My heart goes out to anyone that had planned a big, romantic affair and saw their vision dissipate before their eyes or be put on hold indefinitely.  As the world goes back to a new…

Stuff happens. Computers and Venti Iced Teas collide with disastrous results.  Your neighbor burns the bacon and ends up flooding his floor (and your ceiling).  Between bar #1 and your best friend’s futon, your credit card ends up somewhere in between. If you are living with low-key anxiety about what could happen and aren’t sure how to shore up your life, read on.  From tackling…

I’m dreading winter.  That dread seems to spill over into fall, despite my love for pumpkin spice everything.  If you’re like me, you’re looking for a few ways to savor these last little bits of summer.  I was in the craft store yesterday and nearly fainted- the fall stuff is already out, and quite frankly- I’m. not. ready.  I’m going to truly savor summer before…

Looking to improve your financial life but confused or overwhelmed on how exactly to do that? I totally get it. I can’t tell you how many blog posts and articles I’ve read about people becoming financially successful, yet I could not relate at all to their tactics. Many of them absolutely oozed with privilege. I mean, good for you for paying off $65k in 8…