My family and I began searching for a house last June. Since that time, we’ve driven into countless neighborhoods looking for a place to grow new roots. A week ago, we found a place that checked off the boxes on our house hunting checklist. We made an offer and signed a contract, but minutes later,… Read More

Ask a group of money nerds the best way to get rich, and you’ll likely receive a handful of juicy tips for building your nest egg. While new advice pops up on occasion, most financial gurus stick to a list of tried and true favorites. Living below your means is one such piece of financial… Read More

A few months ago, I began working with a life coach. During one particularly engaging session, she asked me to write down the words I would use to describe myself.  My pen hit the paper, and I scribbled out the following: Mother Wife Writer Seeker of Good Fortune Blogger Friend Daughter Optimist I looked at… Read More