How I Stay Disciplined With Money Without Being Perfect

Let’s be honest: you don’t need another “perfect budget” template or some one-size-fits-all money hack. You don’t need to deprive yourself or live under a mountain of spreadsheets. What you really need, the thing that will move the needle, is self-discipline! Discipline is the quiet, unglamorous foundation behind every smart financial move. It’s what keeps … Read more

What to Expect When You Become a Landlord

Before my husband found his first house, he looked at several multi-family properties, thinking that renting out the extra apartment would be a great additional source of income. As the resident killjoy, I pointed out to him that becoming a landlord, with the associated necessary maintenance work, would be very difficult with his 60 hour … Read more