We work to earn money, but in the process, we end up losing money, too.
Author Archives: Kaylie
The Importance of Setting Milestones and Celebrating Little Wins
Pausing to celebrate the little wins keeps up your motivation and keeps the to-do list dread at bay.
A Simple Guide to Credit: What Credit Even Is and How You Can Improve It
Understanding how credit works helps you take advantage of it, rather than it taking advantage of you.
Got Debt? Here’s How You Can Deal With It.
Debt means you owe somebody money. Here’s how to pay it down and get some control back.
Buy the Fancy Chocolate, Not the Fancy Car
My philosophy on saving money isn’t one of “making cuts” but of “making choices” and aligning your spending with your priorities.
A Love Letter to Leftovers (and 4 Tips to Make the Most of Yours)
I love leftovers, and I think you should too. Here are four ways to make the most of yours.
High-Interest Savings Accounts: What They Are and Why You Need One
High-interest savings accounts let your money work for you. And thanks to online banks, they’re more accessible than ever.
The Power of Insourcing – Another Way to Pay Yourself First
When you hear the terms “insourcing” and “outsourcing”, you probably think of businesses, but it’s a framework we can also apply to our individual lives and households as well.
Financial Resilience Isn’t Just About the Money You Have in the Bank
Just like preparing for a literal storm, you can prepare for a financial storm with a few resilience-building tips.
The Thing That Matters More Than Money When It Comes to Doing What You Want
Each year, whenever my wife or I hit a busy period of work, I’m reminded of an important lesson I learned shortly after we started gaining control of our finances.
Butch On a Budget 