As small business owners, we are always balancing the need to pay our normal operating expenses versus investing in our businesses. Sometimes, we get too focused on the day-to-day costs and don’t think about the bigger picture. Investing in a sponsorship for a business event and conference is one area that can seem expensive, especially to a…
How many of you cringe when you hear the word “budget?” If you get stressed, anxious at the thought of money, or can’t seem to stop fighting about finances with your significant other, read on to learn how a budget is just a tool that enables you to plan for what you really want in life! Budget – it’s an…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the KonMari-Inspired Donation Challenge. It was so great to see all the pictures of the decluttering process and hear all the lessons learned. There were 30 bags of clothes and shoes that were donated to charities across multiple states. Thank you everyone for your time and generosity! Great pictures and…
Since many of us tend to live paycheck to paycheck, what happens when those yearly expenses like property taxes come due? Are you stressed, worried, and panicked about how you are going to pay for that bill? Do these expenses tend to take you by surprise? If so, there are 9 easy steps to change this so you can…
What is a love language? Gary Chapman who wrote the book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” says that there are five primary ways that a person feels that they receive love in a relationship: Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch If your primary love language is “receiving…
A dog is well-known as a man’s best friend. I know exactly how cute a puppy can be since I’ve owned two in my adult life. I also know how it can seem like a great idea to get a pet for the kids. However, when you bring a dog into your family, it’s like a family member in every…
Since many of us tend to live paycheck to paycheck, what happens when those yearly expenses like property taxes come due? Are you stressed, worried, and panicked about how you are going to pay for that bill? Do these expenses tend to take you by surprise? If so, there are 9 easy steps to change this so you can…
Prior to taking a vacation or trip, do you plan and estimate exactly how much you are going to spend? For those of you who do estimate your expenses, do you save and make sure you have enough money prior to taking the trip? If you answered “No” to either of these, then read on to learn how to better forecast…
Many financial experts will give you advice on building the right investment portfolio and what percentage you need across stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. There is also a lot of advice on how much your mortgage, groceries, and charitable contributions should be in comparison to your monthly income. However, how many of you have ever been…
Everyone wants to go on a vacation, but not all of us are great with budgeting for it or shopping for the best value. Here are five great tips from our guest blogger, The Travel Mechanic: Travel Tip #1 – Use a travel agent! Travel agents are experienced professionals who book vacations everyday. They know…
