by Julie | Apr 25, 2016 | Savings and debt, The Basics
There are a lot of complicated terms thrown around when it comes to budgeting, personal finance, and all things money. It’s tempting to ignore them all. I tried that. It doesn’t work. So here’s a really simple breakdown of what compound interest is...
by Julie | Apr 18, 2016 | Lowering expenses
I was lucky if I got home from work by 7:15pm. If I stopped for groceries, it would be closer to 8. And then I was supposed to cook?! No way! So I’d get take-out. Or eat a Lean Cuisine. Ugh. That was ok for a while, but eventually I wanted to eat healthier and...
by Julie | Apr 15, 2016 | Savings and debt
How much is enough? We all ask that question and feel like there’s no answer – but there is! Last time I laid out a step-by-step guide for calculating how much is enough for events and projects like buying a house or going on a trip. Now let’s talk...
by Julie | Apr 11, 2016 | Budgeting, Savings and debt
I’m often asked some version of, “How much is enough for this thing/project/trip?” Of course, “enough” is a tricky concept itself. Still, there are ways to plan so that you’re likely to have the money you need when you need it....
by Julie | Apr 5, 2016 | Budgeting, Lowering expenses, Mindset, The Basics
I’m looking for a new apartment for the first time in 10 years, and I’m realizing what I want now isn’t what I wanted 10 years ago. Back then, I didn’t care about a parking space or laundry. Now I do. When did that happen? That’s the...
