When’s the last time you checked the interest rate on your savings account? Well, it seems that the rates changed, and my bank began offering a new savings product. I guess I thought the interest rates fluctuated. So if the rates were going up, I would see more interest every […]
What are the benefits to getting a life coach?
At some point while doom-scrolling, you’re bound to come across an ad telling you, “You need a life coach.” And you might be curious, and click the link. But what exactly is a life coach? Currently there are no mandatory licensing or educational requirements to become a life coach. There […]
Financial Advice Emergency fund vs paying on a credit card.
Shit happens, and when it rains, sometimes it pours cats & dogs. I’ve been helping clients with their budgeting and teaching them how to better utilize their money. Their success gives me a sense of happiness. I like hearing good news, who doesn’t? But then, there are those times in […]
Good financial advice – The Benefits of renting a house.
Say it with me, “Renting is not your forever home.” When we moved to Austin Texas just over three years ago, we knew we weren’t going to buy a house. We had just read the Dave Ramsey book, Total Money Makeover, and we were looking to budget our money, manage […]
You’re not too good to eat leftovers, so get over yourself!
I’m a planner, and I like to budget, hi I’m jen. Dinner… I usually plan out our weekly meals, then head to the store. I try to stick to my list, and prep and use things throughout the week to save not only money, but time. I USUALLY have an […]
Your car and the interest rate. useful advice, save big.
I kept my last vehicle for 16 years. Although she was still running smooth, and looked pretty decent for being an “older but paid for vehicle” I decided to trade her in. I wanted newer safety features, bluetooth and well, that new car smell! I shopped around and like Cinderella, […]
You can’t afford that extra bill!
You might have read that I’m kinda a bit of a budgeterian. I believe in the B word. It’s been working for me and my family for over 2 years now. Life on a budget is a choice. Once you accept it and agree to it, it really can work […]
Treat Yo Self
Part of my budgeting for the family, is to make sure that while we’re paying the bills and doing all the responsible things that “adulting” has to offer, we all have a TRS column on the spreadsheet. TYS- that’s right, Treat Yo Self Unlike Donna and Tom, it’s not a […]
Abundance Mentality
OK, so I’m LOVING the Ariana Grande song 7 Rings. Of course, I love to sing along; And knowing all the words help. The lyrics speak to the tune of having money to get whatever you want, whenever you want it. “I see it, I like it. I want it, […]
When did I become a middle-aged woman?
Over the years, I’ve settled into this “middle-aged” life and have become less personally driven. I’ve never liked the word settle, yet I do feel… unsettled. Now I’m in the process of figuring out the WHY. Recently, I took some time between my jencation winter 2018 and the new year, […]