After the year we had in 2020, I know many families – counting ourselves too- are reevaluating things, including finances. One lesson gleaned from the past year was making sure the budget was optimized so that whatever we were spending on was either essential or something we truly enjoyed. There really was no reason to […]
For many families, 2020 threw us for a loop. Today we’ll look at how you can revamp and build your budget so you can hit your financial goals faster! Revamping Your Budget I think it’s fair to say that last year did not go as any of us planned. I’m not going to recap the […]
Frustrated because your budget isn’t working for you or you can’t get your spouse on board? Today we’ll learn how to create a family budget that you actually want to stick with! Building a Better Budget Together One of the best ways you can pivot your finances is by creating a roadmap for your money. […]
One of the biggest game changers for us was learning to live on one income. I’ll share the strategies we used to dump our debts while still having fun! If I had to nail down one thing that has been a game changer for us, both financially and in quality of life, it is basing […]
If 2020 has proved anything, it’s that we need to have a budget that actually works. Today we’ll dive in to see how you two can build a budget that fits you and your goals! Build a Better Budget Together I think a lot of people can appreciate why budgets matter because now more than […]
How well is your budget working for you? With this crisis, many couples are reviewing and evaluating theirs. Some of it is due to the sheer force of changes they’ve had to deal with – maybe it’s a job loss. It could also be a cut in work hours or sadly it can be from […]
While millions have already received their stimulus check through direct deposits, others are just now getting them. Joe Mecca from Coastal Credit Union and I discussed a few things to consider so you can make every dollar go further! You can watch it right here or read the edited transcript below! Elle Martinez: Joe, thanks […]
One hang-up people have with budgets is that they have to do a line by line review of of all of their expenses and income. For those new to budgets or people who are busy already it can seem overwhelming. If that’s you, proportional budgets may be the way to go. And for a practical […]
