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How to Boost Your Savings Rate (While Still Enjoying Life!)

How much you save on your income can have an incredible impact on how fast you reach your big financial goals. Learn how you can boost your savings rate while still having some fun now! Why Your Savings Rate Matters Last week we talked about three key numbers to track and master your money and […]

Three Key Numbers for Tracking Your Money

If tracking your money is so important, what are the key numbers couples need to know? We’ll get into the three to keep an eye on, and the real deal about credit scores!  Why Tracking Your Money is Key to Mastering It You hear these stories of couples who got out of debt, became financially […]

How to Reset and Knock Out Debt Together Before The Year Wraps Up

Debt can be a huge weight on any couple’s budget. We cover three key ways you can start paying it off faster. We also get into how to open up if you’re carrying debt and haven’t told your spouse! Getting Back To Dumping Debt As if the pandemic isn’t enough stress, millions of families have […]

How to Build a Budget That Actually Works for You

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 to Pivot Your Money and Make It Work Harder for You

2020 is not business as usual. Today we’re going over how to pivot your money during this crisis to put your family in a more financially stable spot! How to Readjust Your Finances during This Crisis Most of us are still dealing with the financial fallout of the coronavirus. With this last part of the […]

What You Need to Do Now to Gain Financial Stability and Thrive

Between the pandemic and the financial fallout, many couples are struggling. Here are five key takeaways to start gaining some financial stability! Pivoting Your Finances Through New Habits I hope you are doing well, are safe, and healthy.  We’re just starting June but I think Jason Vitug pointed out on Twitter, “This is indeed the […]

How to Use and Maximize Your Stimulus Check

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 […]

Dealing with Losing Your Job and Income

Many families are dealing with the financial fallout from the coronavirus, including losing their income and jobs. See how you can adjust your budget and get the resources you need to ride out these tough times!  How to Financially Handle Losing Your Job and Income  Judging by the numbers, Ani’s situation is becoming more common. […]