Budgeting

September 06, 2023
How to Recognize and Overcome Emotional Spending

Have you ever had a bad day and used retail therapy to cheer yourself up? Most people have. In fact, 39% of Americans identify as emotional spenders, or people who spend more to cope with life’s highs and lows, according to a study by Credit Karma. The numbers are even higher for Millennials at 52%…

September 01, 2023
7 Strategies to Stay Positive on a Tight Budget

In June of 2023, 61% of adults in the US reported they were living paycheck to paycheck. This means over half of adults in the US spend the money they earn each month.  If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck, it may feel like your budget doesn’t have any wiggle room. When your budget…

August 24, 2023
7 Money Habits That’ll Help You Stop Stressing Your Savings

Saving money is something we all know we should be doing. But it can often be hard to start and sustain a savings habit, especially if you don’t know where to start or how to stay the course. And this can cause considerable unnecessary financial stress that stops you from getting started.  But there are…

August 23, 2023
Money & Mental Health: 6 Secrets to Spot Financial Anxiety Symptoms

Money can be one of the biggest stressors in life. And at some point, each of us will feel money stress. In fact, according to a survey by Thrive Global, 90% of individuals surveyed said money has an impact on their stress levels.  Sometimes, stres...

August 29, 2023
The Best Ways to Defeat Doubt and Depression Due to Debt

American household debt hit a record $16.9 trillion at the end of 2022, according to Debt.com. And in 2022, it was estimated that just below 10% of the average American household’s income went to paying down debts. Seeing these numbers, it’s easy t...