There are many experiences to share with your partner before marriage, one of which is travel. Unless you and your partner are 100% content and committed to being total homebodies, chances are you will likely find yourselves traveling at some
Isn’t it wild how a stressful work week can turn into a stressful year? When work is busy, the days can easily run into one another, turning into weeks, which eventually become months. Throughout the years, Brian and I have
Owning a home is a unique experience. Good or bad, it’s rife with the potential for memories, discoveries, and lessons learned. It can also be nerve-racking, especially if you find yourself in unexpected situations. These situations can easily escalate when
College is an experience. It reveals a world of freedom, choice, and knowledge. It can also be the birthplace of terrible financial habits that could last nearly a lifetime. Over half of American students graduate with student loan debt, which
What a year it has been…! Hello, hello dear friends and family; we are back into the swing of things since settling into the house and navigating what is truly a bizarre year across the board. I hope all of
In the spirit of Father’s Day, I thought I would reflect on my father and some of the lessons I learned from him as a child. Improve Your Game My father has always been competitive. Whether it be in sports
When I started earning money, I forced myself to believe that I made far less than what I was really earning. I socked away as much as I could and lived off a small amount of money. The goal was
Liann completely inspired me with her awesome article on financial mistakes. So here are 4 of the biggest financial failures I have made and what I have learned from them. Trusting Someone Else to Handle My Finances When I was
Truly, I believe you aren’t human if you don’t make mistakes! Let’s face it – mistakes happen. Perfection is not a healthy nor attainable reality. I will go as far as to say that mistakes or failures build a backbone
Growing up as the oldest of five with fiscally conservative parents, I was taught to stretch the dollar as far as it would go. My parents are resourceful and determined people. They use and re-use whatever they can until it