Tag: Finance 101
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Bank fees are bleeding you dry. Here’s the fix.
Bank fees are going to be one of the most boring topics I write about on this blog. But for one of you…. it will also be one of the most important topics. Maybe even the thing that kick starts your money progress…. especially if you’re someone who finds themselves constantly paying bank fees without…
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Make 2026 your year for saving. For real.
If you’ve decided enough is enough, or that everything is too expense and AI is on track to take our jobs and dominate humanity, then I’ve got news for you. This is a good time to start planning. While we’re at the start of the year, and the world is still relatively intact. (Someone check…
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How living below your means allows you to thrive
If you’ve don’t know the phrase “live below your means”, then you’re missing a pretty crucial piece of financial wisdom. Here’s the deal. Lots of us would love to have more money. And this isn’t about greed: more money in the bank can give us the breathing room we need to feel financially secure. Which…
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How do you ‘feel’ about your spending?
No, really. Do you know your feelings and emotions around your spending habits? I am a big believer in tracking your expenses. And for all the practical reasons, of course: transparency around our spending, increased awareness of our money habits, and a mathematical basis for being able to actually save as much as we mathematically…
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Don’t cancel that credit card just yet.
If I could have it my way, I would only ever use 1 credit card for all my purchases. Why? Because I’m someone who doesn’t like clutter…even though I’m human and fall victim to it time & again. It’s a mental load to me, knowing that I have multiple credit cards – all originally opened…
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If all your money goes to food delivery- the temptation just got worse.
The Scoop: Doordash plans to offer an ‘Eat Now, Pay Later’ plan for those who’d prefer not to pay upfront for their food. Frankly, I’m not sure what to think. The Pro: On the one hand, giving people the option to pay for purchases when they’re financially stable enough to do so always sounds great.