Inside: I was super skeptical of meditation. But once I found something that didn’t smell of incense and unshaved armpits, I found that meditating helped me earn more money. I am a skeptical person. Don’t tell me about how you believe in astrology, homeopathy, or healing crystals. I won’t buy your damn essential oils, Janet,… Read more
Mindset Hacks
What level would you be if personal finance were a video game?
Inside: Managing your money would be easier if it were a video game, right? That’s how you can think of it! This guide will show you how to gameify your finances. My husband, Zach, is a hardcore video game nerd. I, in fact, am not. I get more joy out of tracking our financial… Read more
Behold The Power Of Laziness To Better Your Finances
Inside: People think that managing your money is hard. It can be. But, in other areas, it actually pays to be lazy! Here’s how the power of laziness has helped me. (Note: This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you!) Sometimes I think that managing my money is hard. Indeed, parts of it are…. Read more
Big Financial Goals Too Much? Try Chunking Your Money!
Inside: It’s hard to work towards big financial goals – saving for retirement, paying off debt, etc… But by chunking your money, you can easily get started today! I really, really hate exercising. Or, rather, I like it because it keeps me healthy and from gaining too much weight from all the tacos and… Read more
How Much Does This Cost In Taco Dollars?
Inside: Everything has an opportunity cost, even if it’s in tacos. For me, $2.19 is worth 1 Taco Dollar. What’s your Taco Dollar? Back in the day I used to spend money like a bat outta Hell with a bad gambling habit. Why? I didn’t have a good grounding for what those dollars really… Read more
The ONE Question That Reshaped How I Look At Money
Inside: I thought I knew how to manage my money. If I had money, I spent it. But, everything changed when I started asking myself this one question. I used to not pay much attention to how I spent money. If I had money, I spent it. If I didn’t have money, I didn’t… Read more
Finnish Folk Metal and a House In The Woods: What Financial Empowerment Means To Me
Inside: I didn’t see any point in making financial goals when my situation seems so hopeless. But once I became financially empowered, I knew what I had to do. The following blog post is part of The Road to Financial Wellness blog tour. The Road to Financial Wellness is a three-month, grassroots campaign promoting financial… Read more
What’s On Your Fill-The-Bucket List?
Inside: It’s easy to take things you’ve already done for granted. Instead, take a minute to think about what you’re thankful for with this fun Fill-The-Bucket list! You’ve heard of the Bucket List idea: a list of things to do before you die. But have you heard of its more optimistic cousin, the Fill-The-Bucket… Read more