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With the month of January coming to a close, it’s possible you’ve already long forgotten about those New Year’s resolutions you had committed to only weeks ago. If you’re struggling with those financial New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. Don’t …

I’m sure if you’ve read even a handful of personal finance blogs, you’ve come across this sage advice before: learn to align your spending with your values. Although it sounds simple enough, the advice seems so hard for many of us …

In the past few years or so, my husband and I have really been buckling down on our finances. We grew sick of blowing so much money on things that only left us with a smaller wallet, and it was …

When you graduate into adulthood and begin trying to manage your finances, the first step you’ll often be encouraged to take is to create a budget. While that’s important, there’s something else even more basic and more important you should …

What should you do if your spouse isn’t frugal? What if your spouse is all about spending some dough, and you’re all about saving it? If you are one of those people who is really into frugality with a spouse who’s a …

Every few months or so, my husband and I sit down to discuss our finances to make sure we’re still on the same page and that things are running smoothly. Luckily, things are typically on track, but it’s never a …

I can’t help but roll my eyes every time I hear someone lament about how expensive it is to have a baby. Yes, it can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Babies need a lot, but that doesn’t mean …