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My 2020 Budget Recap

With 2020 being such a strange year it was interesting to see how this year’s budget didn’t just reflect me and my year personally, but also the collective experience that was 2020.

Posted byKaylieJanuary 3, 2021Posted inGeneral, PersonalTags:end of year, FIRE, Personal, recap, SavingsLeave a comment on My 2020 Budget Recap

How I Graduated College With No Student Loans

One of the reasons I’ve been able to build a positive net worth quickly is because I graduated without student loans. Here’s how I did it.

Posted byKaylieNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020Posted inPersonalLeave a comment on How I Graduated College With No Student Loans

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.

Posted byKaylieOctober 27, 2020October 28, 2020Posted inGeneral, PersonalLeave a comment on The Importance of Setting Milestones and Celebrating Little Wins

Buy the Fancy Chocolate, Not the Fancy Car

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My philosophy on saving money isn’t one of “making cuts” but of “making choices” and aligning your spending with your priorities.

Posted byKaylieSeptember 28, 2020Posted inMindset, PersonalLeave a comment on Buy the Fancy Chocolate, Not the Fancy Car

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.

Posted byKaylieSeptember 8, 2020Posted inGeneral, Mindset, PersonalTags:savingLeave a comment on The Power of Insourcing – Another Way to Pay Yourself First

Reader Question: Should You and Your Partner Join Your Finances?

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When we talk about merging finances, it can seem like it’s an all-or-nothing type of question. In reality, the decision to merge finances with a partner (or not) can be as nuanced as you want.

Posted byKaylieMay 28, 2020Posted inGeneral, PersonalTags:relationships and moneyLeave a comment on Reader Question: Should You and Your Partner Join Your Finances?

Reader Question: How Do You Start Talking Finances with a Partner?

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Having money conversations that take your individual pasts into context while focusing on your joint future can be incredibly rewarding and sustaining. It just takes a little planning and practice!

Posted byKaylieMay 26, 2020Posted inBudgeting, Mindset, PersonalTags:relationships and moneyLeave a comment on Reader Question: How Do You Start Talking Finances with a Partner?

Back on the Budget

It’s been a while and a lot has changed. Both, you know, in the world and personally. I took a break from writing these past two months for two reasons.

Posted byKaylieMay 21, 2020May 22, 2020Posted inGeneral, PersonalTags:COVID-19, PersonalLeave a comment on Back on the Budget

February 2020 Meal Plan — Month in Review

February 2020 Meal Plan — Month in Review - Butch on a Budget

Find out what I ate this past month and how it impacted my budget. Get some ideas for your own meal plan!

Posted byKaylieMarch 4, 2020Posted inBudgeting, PersonalTags:Budgeting, meal plan, meal prepLeave a comment on February 2020 Meal Plan — Month in Review

February 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

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It’s that time of the month! Time for a review of my past months earnings and spending. When I invite you all to explore the nitty gritty of my finances down to the penny.

Posted byKaylieMarch 3, 2020March 4, 2020Posted inBudgeting, Personal, SavingsLeave a comment on February 2020 Review: Spending & Savings Report

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