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I choose to make donations through my business for the tax credits and it also helps to avoid taking money out of my personal accounts. It also makes me think about the initiative and if it fits well with my brand. Even if you don’t have a business its still good to think about yourself as a brand and what that brand would support financially. If…[Read more]

My grandmom always thought of homes as an investment and never a “forever” decision like many people. Its an opportunity to build wealth. With that said, I think if you’re not tied down to the house so much emotionally then go ahead and sell. I would look into other areas that are affordable and wouldn’t eat up the money you earned or a an area…[Read more]

Stacey I think the holiday fund is a fabulous idea. I don’t have a large family but Christmas always seems to creep up on me so I put money aside so I’m not in a bind during that time.

Other than that I have auto transfer to a savings and its totally come in handy on more than one occasion! It pays to pay yourself first especially when you don’t…[Read more]

Thanks Kayla! I was so grateful that a lot of things were donated and Craigslist/Facebook Market has actually been a gem. I found some great stuff just by looking at posts from people in more “affluent areas.” They were basically giving things away.

So great that you’re thinking about this! As a self-employed person for the last 11 years, it took me a long time to tackle my retirement plan.

I found Vanguard’s small business site (and its comparison between the options) to be super helpful. It breaks down the advantages and the eligibility requirements for the various types in an easy…[Read more]

Antoinette, I would love to have that type of health insurance. Josh, it is like they say, “Better to pay the farmer than the pharmacist.” 🙂 Kayla, It is nice that companies have begun to realize that healthy employees are good for the balance sheet. My school has brought in a yoga teacher for us to have free yoga classes on campus after school.…[Read more]

Couldn’t agree more with this! While eating healthy and staying on top of your health and wellness may seem expensive. It’s definitely a lot cheaper than having to pay outrageous medical bills.

I love this idea, and while I’ve never made a wishlist like this I may just need to give it a go. Thanks for sharing, Antoinette!

I’ve heard of this strategy before but never really understood. This may be the best explanation I’ve come across. I think this strategy definitely removes the work and guessing game out of investing.

So happy that you are safe and that your house is still in good shape. This definitely makes me want to consider looking at my emergency fund to make sure I’m saving consistently. Natural disasters don’t happen much here but emergencies happen to everyone!

I really like your point Cara. Most of us tie in the dollar amount with how we feel about that person and that’s not how it should be at all.

I also really love brunch ideas Stacey!

I unfortunately chose my career position based on lifestyle first. Meaning I spent 15 years teaching at a private school because my own children attended this school.The school was a wonderful place to teach and for my children to learn. Having the same schedule and being at the same school made working and parenting easier to balance. But private…[Read more]

Kayla, I am so happy that you and your hubby are fine! How very scary the weather has been! My heart has gone out to all of those affected by both hurricanes. Yes, those emergency funds are important. I have heard so many people talk on the news of simply not having the money to evacuate or prepare throughly.

And now the clean-up and rebuilding.…[Read more]