The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is well underway. If getting financially organized is at the bottom of your immediate to-do’s, it’s completely understandable. But before you know it, the holidays will come and go, and we’ll be preparing to start a fresh new year. Working on those resolutions? Add increasing your financial Read More
Posts Categorized: Budgeting
Navigating wedding season on a budget
Wedding season is well underway! It’s so exciting to be able to spend that special day with your loved ones. But beware! The cost of attending weddings can sneak up on you if you don’t prepare ahead of time. You may have lots of friends get hitched within just a couple years, which can really Read More
The dangers of lifestyle inflation
Let’s tackle the topic of lifestyle inflation. You may have never heard of it, but you’ve probably seen it play out with your friends and family a time or two. It’s an all too common tendency to get wrapped up in. Unfortunately, lifestyle inflation can wreak havoc on your financial wellbeing, lead to career stress, Read More
Renovating your house without breaking the bank
The real estate market is on the upswing. Great news for sellers! Unfortunately, for lots of people looking to buy, it’s becoming extremely difficult to find that perfect house whilst staying in line with their budget. Many people are tabling the idea all together. Others are deciding to purchase those not-so-perfect homes and go the Read More
The keeping up with the social media Joneses trap
Let’s talk social media. It affects virtually every aspect of our lives these days. Understandably so, as social platforms have become a convenient way to keep in touch, see what’s going on in our friends’ lives, hear about the next big festival, and catch a glimpse of that new dog/wine lover graphic tee. If you’re Read More
Things to know about your finances in RVA [Infographic]
In case you don’t already know, I’m a gigantic fan of this city. Since I try to convince pretty much everyone I meet to move to RVA, I thought I’d go ahead and blog about why it’s such a fantastic place. Lots has changed in this city since I’ve been here, in all the best Read More
Financial unwellness: Taking a step back matters
If you’ve been following the blog, you know we’re big believers in making sure your finances are on the right track. Even if you’re not exactly in the perfect spot (most of us aren’t), working towards getting yourself there is extremely important. Why? Because money impacts virtually every life decision you make. Simply put, money Read More
Tips for funding your passion project
Most people have a day job that keeps the bills paid and their career moving forward. If you’re reading this post, you probably have a little something on the side too. It’s that “thing” that makes your face light up and gets your creative juices flowing. Hopefully it will better the world and enrich your Read More
8 apps to help give your finances a boost [Infographic]
Keeping your finances on the up and up every month can be quite stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re ready to start getting moving in the right direction, or just need a little reminder now and then, there are plenty of apps out there to help. Here are a few Read More
Newlywed goals: Five steps for getting financially organized with your new spouse
It’s a story we hear quite often from newlyweds. One person is ready get their financial lives in order after the wedding, and the other just isn’t all that interested. It’s an awkward position to be in for sure, particularly when you’re working to combine everything else in your new married life. So how do Read More