Spending Wisely

Today I thought I’d share a few of my spreadsheets to help you stay on top of your finances. They’re oldies but goodies. These sheets will hopefully add to your overall financial organization efforts. I’ve provided a brief explanation about each one and links to download the sheets (no email address required!). 1. Personal Financial […]

Managing your money is a complex skill, especially now that you no longer have to leave the house or even pull out your wallet in order to spend money. That’s why it is more important than ever for you to track spending and stick to a budget. But the old-school methods of budgeting can be […]

Budgeting for couples may require more effort and attention than budgeting on your own. But it’s a habit many couples desperately need to learn. A recent Magnify Money survey of over 1,000 Americans revealed some alarming facts about marriage and money. One in five couples who responded to the survey regretted combining finances with their […]

Frugality is having a moment. A lot of us are embracing frugal living these days, and for good reason. Frugality can open up a lot of opportunities in our lives. It puts us more in control of our money and helps us to determine what’s most important to us. Living frugally means making intentional choices […]

  Feeling frustrated when it comes to money in your relationship? Often, it’s easier to sweep things under the rug than have those tough financial discussions with your partner. Or maybe the talks themselves aren’t difficult, but it’s tough to keep track of all the little details that make up your financial life. You’d rather […]

At the YMCA where I used to work out, there was always a large stack of AARP magazines available for perusal during my 30 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill. Despite being in my 30s, it was always my favorite magazine to borrow for a workout—although I’d sometimes hide the cover like I was reading […]

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This is my long-awaited My Body Tutor review. I’ve tried all sorts of diets and exercises over the last 20 years. Running and calorie restriction, the Atkins Diet, Weight Watchers… And every time I committed to something, I saw progress, but nothing permanent or life-changing in terms of the food I was consistently putting in […]

I have long been a money nerd. As a small child, I used to empty my piggy bank, count everything that was inside, and put it all back in, feeling pretty good about my net worth as an 8-year-old. So, it should come as no surprise that the detail-oriented piggy-bank counter has grown up to […]