After paying all the monthly obligations (bills plus transfers to savings, investments) and debt payments, I have $586 left. I’m anticipating that will cover the Texas trip. This will allow my savings ...

This year, Christmas will be different – in ways I never imagined. Neither the twins or Gymnast will be home. While the girls are both nearby, they have their own homes and won’t likely be staying ...

Open enrollment season is upon us! As I think about electing benefits for the coming year, it really brings up broader financial goals I have for 2025 and beyond. In 2024, I maxed out my Health ...

Neglecting your property’s gutters can lead to significant damage, eventually costing more money in repairs. Proper maintenance not only safeguards the building structure but also contributes to the ...

The joy of watching my eldest daughter get engaged this past week was so excited. She joined our lives as an older teenager, and since then, we’ve built memories together, forming a bond I cherish ...

Every year around this time, I get stressed a bit about balancing good financial choices and my desire to spoil my kiddos for Christmas. Add to that, the cost of shipping gifts across the country ...

The message I heard from your comments on my post about changing direction to focus on savings was – Not a good idea. Sounds like staying the course to focus on paying off consumer debt should ...

In a few weeks, the girls and I will hit the road to drive to Texas for Thanksgiving. The original plan was to drive there and back together. While I was in Texas this past month, that changed. My dad ...