Whether you’re asking “How much should you have saved by 25?” or “How much should you have saved by 40?” you know that saving for your future is always critical. So, learning about the average savings by age can help you size up your finances to see if you are on the right track. Recently, … Read more

There are both positive and negative ways to save money, and the way you save can impact your friendships, finances, and more. Being frugal vs cheap makes a difference! When you’re on a mission to save money, the last thing you want is to fall into the trap of being cheap. Luckily, there is another way … Read more

Self discipline is your ability to control your own actions, feelings, and emotions. Everyone suffers from a lack of self discipline every now and then, but there are steps you can take to help improve yours. A good place to start is looking over different self discipline examples to get ideas for implementing self discipline … Read more

Did you know that many of our most important life lessons can teach us a thing or two about how to also handle our money? That’s right! Many of the principles that we learn to live by can be applied to other areas of life, including your finances. For example, you’ve probably learned that life … Read more

Let’s talk about things to do instead of watching tv! There’s nothing wrong with kicking back and catching up on your favorite shows, but too much of anything is unhealthy. When working towards your goals or looking to achieve overall wellness, watching television may not be the best use of your time. Television consumption usually … Read more

Do you love to crack open the spine of a new journal? There are various ways to get into this hobby—dream journaling, gratitude journaling, book journaling … But have you heard of money journaling? Well, it can help you give your finances and your mindset a mega boost. And in this article, we will go … Read more

Many of us associate budgets with being an annoying part of managing our financial lives. At worst, some of us think of budgets as a major constraint on how we would like to live our life. But a deeper understanding of the purpose of budgets might make sticking to it a bit more palatable. Let’s … Read more

Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean that you can’t pamper yourself. In fact, I’d argue that self-care is one line item that should remain in your budget as you work to improve your finances. The importance of self-care—taking care of your physical and mental health—can’t be underestimated. The truth is that you don’t … Read more

I’m going to take a wild guess to assume that most of us don’t like to make mistakes. It can be such a source of frustration when you make mistakes, especially if those mistakes lead to other problems. However, mistakes are proof that you are trying, so they’re not necessarily a bad thing. While you … Read more

If someone asked what your money values were, would you have any idea how to answer? Or would you find yourself searching for a response and coming up blank? Our values are such a key part of who we are, yet often we don’t take the time to intentionally think about, define, and understand them! … Read more