Struggling to spend sounds like such a #firstworldproblem.
And, yes, it is.
But it’s a real problem faced by many folks who would rather save, then spend.
When is enough, enough? When should you up the budget instead of continuing to cut? And how do you make sure you’re doing this on purpose – not just giving into lifestyle inflation?
Let’s take a closer look.
That’s right, I have a family of five and I don’t own an SUV. This family of five includes two adults, one teenage boy the size of an adult, a soon-to-be eleven year old, and a three year old in a carseat. Why is this the case – and how do we manage? Find out more here.
My engagement ring-and wedding ring-suck. Sorry darling, but you know it’s true. But I’m sticking with them anyway-and here’s why. Engaged as A Teenager I was married at 21-before anyone else I knew. Being married so young is highly unusual where I work, and in the personal finance community. Most people I work with were […]
What does it mean to be an owner, and not a buyer? Here in the US, it seems as if the acquisition of “stuff” reins supreme. As does debt – $5,000 average credit card debt, $30,000 in car debt, $37,000 in student loans, personal loans, payday loans, and mortgages. Debt rules the day, often exceeding […]
In honor of International Womens Day, I’m participating in an awesome collaboration of women who rock their money. Check out my number one must-know piece of money advice.
Automating your budget, spending, tracking and financial calculations can be fun – or frustrating. Check out the low-down on various financial automation tools, and why I still use Excel.
