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Knowing You’re Broke is Better than Ignoring Reality
We can’t go through life pretending that money and bills don’t exist, yet there are those of us who let…
17 Simple Ways to Boost Happiness Levels
This list isn’t full of vague notions and ideas. These are specific tasks on my to-do list to boost my…
Choosing Contentment without Becoming Complacent
Contentment is defined as “a state of happiness and satisfaction,” but I think that it’s more than an emotional state…
Expenses Worth Cutting When You’re Paying Off Debt
Having a pile of debt hanging over your head on a daily basis is certainly not enjoyable. For many, the…
I’m a Saver Who Married a Spender: Here’s What I’ve Learned so Far
I firmly believe that savers and spenders come from two different frames of reference: seekers of long-term and short-term gratification….
Creating Financial New Year’s Resolutions as a Married Couple
It can be intimidating to make resolutions we can stick to when we’re standing in front of a fresh calendar…
Tools for Combating a People Pleasing Mentality
Do you ever find yourself completely overwhelmed by a lose-lose situation? For me, they seem to come up most often…
Tips for Setting Financial Goals with Your Spouse
Working alongside another person to create and reach financial goals is a challenge. As a married couple, it’s important for…
Avoiding Money Arguments with Your Spouse
Finances and money problems are the root cause of many arguments and can cause damage to a marriage. We all…
How to Start Making Better Decisions
Some of us struggle with making decisions. Some of us fail to follow through. Then there are people like me,…
How Our Ego Keeps Us from Learning New Things
When we are born as helpless little babies, we are essentially sponges. We soak up knowledge from everyone and everything…
Student Debt Questions to Ask BEFORE You Get Married
There’s no denying that most of us are dealing with paying student debt. Many people graduating with student debt (and…
How Student Loan Debt is Affecting Our Marriage
Would you believe me if I said that paying off student loans has brought my husband and I closer together,…
How Age of Empires Made Me Better with Money
Wow, I almost can’t believe I am writing this — but it’s true. I have spent a LOT of time…
6 Simple Tips to Practice Living in the Moment
If you, like me, find yourself looking forward to future goals or regretting past decisions instead of enjoying life in…
How to Stop Being Such a Complainer: 3 Daily Tips
A lot of us have a bad habit of complaining too often about our bodies, jobs, finances, friends, and family….
17 Ways to Help Stay on Track to Pay Off Student Loans
We can sit all day and go back and forth about the benefits of putting extra money into retirement vs…
3 Tips for Finding More Contentment in Life
I don’t know what you’re waiting for, but I know I find myself constantly waiting for the “next” thing. In…
How Playing The Sims is Helping Me Pay Off Student Debt
Before you roll your eyes, no, I don’t get paid to play The Sims. However, there are some pretty applicable…