What does the term financial freedom mean to you? When you hear those words, what do you picture? Close your eyes for a moment and reflect on that phrase. What do you see? When I think about financial freedom, I envision young, wrinkle-free faces, posing on exotic beaches, sailboats, and RVs. The media often presents […]
The Most Important Questions to Ask Before Marriage
So you want to get married. You’re ready to cue the romantic music, drop those pricey rose petals, and propose, but wait! Don’t get down on one knee just yet. Instead, grab your significant other, pull up a comfy chair, and get ready for a heart-to-heart talk. Below you will find a list of questions […]
Living Mortgage Free: Debt-Free for Life
In February of this year, my husband, two sons, and I walked into the bank and paid off our mortgage. Then we drove home, ate cupcakes, and celebrated the beginning of our mortgage free life! I’ve been dreaming about paying off my mortgage from the moment I signed up for it. My dad planted the […]
Can You Have a Healthy Relationship Without Arguments or Fights?
I avoid arguments in my relationships because I hate conflict. I also despise feeling weak or vulnerable. I’m not keen on expressing pain, anger, or disappointment either. It’s one of the reasons I write in this blog. I write to expunge my feelings. Then I convince myself I don’t need to talk about them. I […]
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Ding dong. The doorbell rang, and I darted to the front door to greet my best friend for a sleepover. “Check out my new clothes,” K screeched as she twirled in a circle. “My mom took me shopping this morning,” she said as she pointed at her off-the-shoulder Benetton sweater and acid-washed Guess jeans. “Then […]