Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
I drove to the store for the first time in over a month and it felt unbelievably strange to go out in public after four long weeks of isolation. I took a long, deep breath after reaching the store’s parking lot. Then I pulled the elastic bands of my face mask over my ears and … Read more
A month or so ago our lives were coasting on autopilot. We completed our daily checklists and routines without a second thought and moved through the motions of life seamlessly. Then came the outbreak of COVID-19. Over the course of the last few weeks our lives have been radically altered. We can no longer shop, visit … Read more
I’ve never lived through a pandemic before, but I have lived through a recession. In 2008 I watched the value of my home and investments drop like a rock. A few short years later I lost my job. I don’t know if we are heading for a recession, but here is my advice on how … Read more
My husband calls me a catastrophist, because I always think about the worst case scenarios. “What can go wrong,” I often wonder, no matter what the situation might be. I blame my anxieties on a series of unexpected events: a pulmonary embolism, peripheral neuropathy, a flawed medical system that nearly failed me, years of infertility, … Read more
Do you tip house cleaners? How much do you tip? The answer depends on who comes to clean your home and the service they perform. Tipping etiquette differs for self-employed house cleaners, independent cleaners, and cleaning services. Weekly, move-out, and deep cleaning also require different tipping strategies. Should You Tip Your House Cleaner? Many years … Read more
How many coins are in a roll? Penny Rolls: 50 pennies = 50 cents Nickel Rolls: 40 nickels = $2.00 Dime Rolls: 50 dimes = $5.00 Quarter Rolls: 40 quarters = $10.00 Half Dollar Rolls: 20 half dollars = $10.00 Large/Silver Dollar Rolls: 20 large silver dollars = $20.00 Small Dollar Coin Rolls: 25 small … Read more
When you think about life after financial independence what do you think about? Most of us envision an adventurous future full of possibilities. There are so many exciting reasons to save money and stick with an early retirement plan, but joyful reasons aren’t at the top of everyone’s list. Among the crowds cheering for early … Read more
A new year just started, which means it’s time to set big goals. Most of us focus on aspirations like losing weight, getting in shape or exploring new careers, but have you thought about your financial plans yet? If not, what are you waiting for? There is no time like the present to review your … Read more
Are your teeth crooked? Does your bite seem slightly off? Are your gums receding? Let me guess, you want to fix a few orthodontic issues, but you aren’t sure about plunking down thousands of dollars for Invisalign. My Invisalign Experience Well, I’m here to help. I’ll tell you everything you ever wanted to know about … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of leaving your corporate job for a simpler life? Maybe you’ve thought about quitting your job to pursue your dreams or resigning so you can travel the world in your thirties. Do you flash forward to the future and feel saddened by the current trajectory of your career and life? “How … Read more