It is back to school time! Some of you may already be done preparing. However, if you just noticed it’s the end of August this post…
Why We Need Healthy Competition to Grow
If you are ever feeling stuck in a rut you might be due for a dose of healthy competition. Now, I’m not a competitive person in…
Ask Yourself These 3 Things Before You Buy
People ask me how I have managed to avoid shopping for clothes for the past 8+ months. The tips about emails that I shared in this…
Getting out of My Own Way
Saturday was my birthday. Every year I try to look back on what I’ve accomplished and what I want to do next. As I enter my…
How to Talk to Your Partner About Money
When I first met my husband I remember noticing several things about him. He was handsome, clever and our entire group at the restaurant seemed to…
5 Great Ways to Make Memories on a Budget
Ever spend so much time and money planning the perfect day that you barely enjoy it? If I think about my best memories with my friends…
A Financial Planner’s Guide to Amazon Prime Day
I’ll let you in on a secret. Even though I’m on a year long shopping ban I’ve had a $50 Amazon gift card burning a hole in…
Getting Back to Work After Vacation
Every year I take a vacation the week of July 4th off to spend time with my family in Cape Cod. Vacations are a great way…
Shopping Ban Update – Six Months Down Six to go
It has been six months since I began my year long shopping ban. So far I haven’t bought myself any clothes, shoes or bags. Summer is…