How has your grocery budget been impacted this year? Grocery prices, much like everything else, have escalated since COVID-19 hit. It’s been challenging for many around the country and the world to juggle finances, work, and other responsibilities. It was
What does it mean to be financially stable? Financial stability means different things to different people. It’s subjective and personal. For some, it means holding down a good job and supporting oneself. Others define it as maintaining a debt-free lifestyle
Sometimes, I joke that I became a minimalist out of necessity. While there is a little truth to that, I have found that I actually prefer a minimalist lifestyle to one that celebrates excess. Minimalism is intentionally choosing to own
How would you like to enjoy your holidays? As we move into November, Brian and I are looking forward to slowing down. This will be our first slow holiday season together. Despite my intentions of creating quiet holidays, they’ve always
The end of the year is on the horizon. With just over two months left, it’s a great time to check in on your financial commitments and forecast. Holiday expenses, insurance options, and overall future planning are often part of
Today’s hyper-connected world grants much opportunity and access to different products and services. It can be very easy to waste time and money on these conveniences, but Brian and I have worked together to find ways to save rather than
The American wedding cost an average of $28,000 in 2021. This price tag might not seem that high to some, but to others, it’s quite a tall order for a few hours on a SINGLE day. Personally, I find $28,000
It’s been more than 2 years since the start of the pandemic and the world is still reeling from the effects. Unfortunately, inflation became an encroaching reality when the economy shut down. High consumer demand combined with limited inventory caused
With less than two months to go until the new year, I’m taking some time to review and assess the blur that has been 2020. Brian and I began this year with focused minds and flexible schedules, ready to explore
I crunch numbers every financial quarter to ensure I am staying on track with my Big Picture Budget for the year. I break-down all expenses into specific categories and track them between quarters to make sure there are no alarming