Have you noticed how car commercials rarely advertise the actual price of the car? Instead, they highlight something much more digestible: a monthly payment of $599. It’s a strategy that seems to work. Plenty of us are comfortable financing tens
Every now and then, an ordinary to-do ends up teaching you something invaluable. Brian and I experienced this as we finalized our estate plan. As you might guess, estate planning doesn’t typically top the list of priorities for most people
It’s a costly time to be alive these days! With groceries, gas, and utilities ticking higher and higher, I thought it’d be a good idea to reflect on what frugal habits have worked in our favor. I’m naturally thrifty, though
There’s a common saying in personal finance: “A big tax refund just means you gave the government an interest-free loan!” It might sound dramatic, even a little cynical, but there’s a little truth to it. Every year, millions of Americans
Last week’s post on The Edit credit got me thinking about the conversations around planning for a luxury purchase. Some of us may rationalize our decision. Others might act on impulse, YOLO-ing a big want or splurge without much of
Money dysmorphia refers to a familiar struggle that many of us experience in our comparison-driven society. Just as body dysmorphia distorts our perceptions of self-image, money dysmorphia involves a skewed view of our financial realities. This struggle can manifest as
People often say how money and emotions go hand in hand. Our feelings about money can heavily influence how we spend, save, and invest. By developing emotional intelligence, we can better understand these feelings, allowing us to manage our money
Did you know that 4 in 5 Americans are feeling anxious about their finances? With increased bills and recent inflation, it’s easy to see why many are struggling to save for the future. While this anxiety is common, it doesn’t
Unless you chose to experience a low-cost holiday season, you’re likely on the road to paying down your holiday expenses. Whether you pay it all at once or divide it over time, remember that it’s helpful to keep a close
Traditional retirement never quite made sense to me. Similar to my outlook on vacations, I question the norm that “work” and “escape” must be separate. Why limit the joy of living to specific moments when it can be part of