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Did you know that the average American household has $104,215 worth of debt? This is according to Experian, and this amount of debt is up 11% from 2020, when the average total consumer debt was $92,727. My husband and I were this same statistic, we were drowning in debt, we had over $100k of debt […]

Let’s dive into the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early—and exploring whether this ambitious lifestyle is right for you. Let’s get this party started! More and more people are looking for ways to escape the ‘9-to-5’ grind and design a life of freedom and purpose. You can design that life by working towards and achieving FIRE. […]

Black Friday can be a great opportunity to save money, but it’s also a financial trap for many. You see a tempting deal—or what appears to be one—so you buy that item, then another, and another. Before you know it, you’ve spent far more than you intended and ended up with things you didn’t need, want, or budget for.

Don’t fall into the Black Friday trap! Instead, use Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to save on items that are already on your list and within your budget. Unless you are buying my Black Friday offerings! haha

As a busy mom, juggling numerous responsibilities can make budgeting seem like a daunting task. However, creating and sticking to a budget is essential for managing your family’s finances and achieving financial stability.

I didn’t create my first budget until I was in my 30s, don’t feel bad or embarrassed if you’ve never had a budget, or if you’ve tried to budget but it hasn’t stuck. We all have to start somewhere. But I know you are here, reading this blog post because you are ready to handle your money in a different way.

Here are some practical tips and tricks to help you master the art of budgeting without feeling overwhelmed.

Running a small business is a rewarding journey, but it often comes with financial challenges, including managing and reducing debt. Accumulating debt is a common part of business growth, but staying on top of it is crucial for long-term success. If you’re a small business owner looking to reduce your debt and improve your financial health, here are some effective strategies to consider.

For those who are not biz owners, this blog will still be super helpful if you have debt, which chances are- you do, trust me you are not alone in this. So don’t skip over this blog post— You will still find lots of value.

As a woman entrepreneur, you’re juggling a lot—building a business, managing clients, balancing personal life, and staying on top of your finances. Often, the financial side of running a business can feel overwhelming, especially when we aren’t sure where to start or how to keep track of everything.

But here’s the truth: mastering your business finances is the key to unlocking growth, stability, and ultimately, freedom. When you take control of your money, you empower yourself to make confident, informed decisions that propel your business forward.

I’ll walk you through practical strategies to take charge of your business finances, so you can feel empowered, confident, and ready to take your business to the next level.

With the price of literally everything rising, you might be looking for ways to increase your income. When I was paying off my mountain of debt I was looking for ways to make more money to pay off our $100K of consumer debt. So, I personally have done MANY of these 10 things to bring in more money. Here, I have compiled a list of 10 ways to increase your income.

When your income doesn’t pay your bills after you’ve cut down all your expenses, you likely have an income problem.

In this blog post, I am going to cover 5 of the most popular budgeting methods. The cool thing about budgeting is that you have options. You can try one out and if it isn’t a good fit, pick another one that will work better for your life. Budgeting is important so that you keep track of where your money is going. Don’t let your money disappear like your socks in the dryer.

I used to cringe when I heard the term, “Budget”. But then life smacked me right in the face in 2020. Not directly because of Covid, well, technically part of it was because of the pandemic, but long story short, we had an emergency arise in our family, my husband had to have emergency back surgery and I was furloughed from my nursing job for 4 weeks, basically laid off. My husband is a Farmer, and in April/May we needed to plant our farm crops of corn and soybeans.