Money is hard. This is the money blog for people who are ready to get their financial shit together. Maybe you’ve made some money mistakes in the past, maybe you’re still making mistakes and just not sure what you should be doing differently. No matter where you are on the journey to financial well-being #FinanceBitchBecca…
Top 5 Ways to Save Money TODAY
Mo’ Money We all want more money. Whether its to make ends meet, payoff debt, or achieve a goal like saving for a vacation, having more money is the key to making those things happen. But how does “more money” happen? How do you get more money? Well, there’s two main ways: make more or…
You Need an Emergency Fund
Getting Your Shit Together This blog is aimed at people trying to get their financial shit together, people who have money, or want more of it, people trying to make the most of their financial situation, trying to reach a state of financial wellbeing. Within that scope, I try to tackle a variety of topics…
How to Make a Budget Step-by-Step
Budgeting isn’t about depriving yourself. It’s about finding ways to afford the things you care about.
Spending Tracking 101
You don’t have the full picture of your finances without the visibility that tracking them provides. Additionally, you may find your money is going places you didn’t realize. Tracking your spending is the single most important step you can take toward financial well-being.
How to Identify and Stop Lifestyle Creep
Lifestyle Creep is insidious. Learn how to identify lifestyle creep, find out if you’re a victim of it, and how to stop it from ruining your life.
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Grocery Hacking: How to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half
Your grocery bill is one of your most easily and immediately controlled expenses. Hacking your grocery bill can easily save you 50% or more each month!
Getting My Financial Shit Together or “How to Get Started Fixing Your Finances”
In my last post I discussed my realization that I was not going to have a high(ish) income forever, that my earning potential reaches its peak long before I will retire, and that its upward trajectory is damn near coming to an end. This realization created in me a sense of urgency – urgency to take control…
Income Trajectory, Age Discrimination, and a Ticking Time-Bomb
A Financial Wake-Up Call On today’s episode of “What the Hell Have I Been Doing With My Life”, we will be talking about “Income Trajectory”, a concept that never crossed my pretty little head until a few weeks ago (thanks to a new smarter-than-me coworker) and the ugly reality that is Age Discrimination in the…