Savings

YNAB More Money Challenge: Final Results!

We’ve officially finished YNAB’S 30 Day More Money Challenge and the results are in! When we…
YNAB More Money Challenge – 2 Week Check-In and Savings Update

Two weeks into YNAB’s More Money Challenge, I’ve been surprised to learn that I was tempted…
How to Easily Open a Roth IRA with Vanguard in 15 Minutes

If you’ve wanted to open a retirement account, but have been too overwhelmed by the thought,…
A Financial Reset After the Expensive Holiday Months: YNAB’s 30-Day More Money Challenge

I’ve been an avid YNAB user for a few years now, but have never actually done…
My 2022 Financial Recap

What I earned, my biggest expenses, and joining our finances!
A Useful Approach to Setting and Making Progress on Your New Year’s Goals

Given that when the clock strikes midnight, we’re not likely to become a completely different person,…
Here’s How I Save for Long-Term, Unexpected Expenses

Sinking funds are the magic sauce that makes your budget work.
My 2021 Budget Recap • What I Earned, Spent, and Saved in 2021

2021 was a weird year. I didn’t hit all of my goals, but all-in-all, there were…
My 2020 Budget Recap

With 2020 being such a strange year it was interesting to see how this year’s budget…
Here’s How You Can Easily Save an Extra $30k for Retirement (for Real)

This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It just comes down to math and figuring out what we…