There’s an incredible amount of pressure to transform yourself at the start of a new year. Or at least develop a plan to launch the transformation process. You know what, friends? I don’t have that kind of plan. In fact, I find the whole idea of having to create a new me overwhelming and, quite … [Read more…]
OK, OK. It’s not technically the end of the quarter. But I’m on winter break, so I don’t really know what day, what week, or what year it is. Plus, everyone and their uncle blogger buddy is posting 2018 recaps. Since I don’t set yearly goals (mostly because I’m probably the world’s worst goal setter … [Read more…]
It’s the shortest day of the year, but we’re going to party hard. And not just because every day from here on out gets a little bit lighter and brighter for a little bit longer. Nope, we’re celebrating because the holiday money wins came pouring in this week. Why? I suspect a lot of us … [Read more…]
Are you giving the perfect gift this holiday season? If you’re anything like me, after spending 0.000547 seconds online, one thing is abundantly clear: you’re probably not. As with most of life, we’ve managed to overcomplicate things when it comes to gifting. I fell down that Pinterest rabbit hole so hard when I was picking … [Read more…]
What’s the best gift you’ve ever been given? A real gift. Something that came in a box with a bow. Or at least wrapped in the funnies. You know, a present. Of course, there’s health and happiness, family and friends. The gift of knowledge, which is something I have been giving my students all year. … [Read more…]
How much money are you dropping this holiday season? $100? $250? $1000? (You know, the number that is otherwise known as the national average.) Last week, I shared my money win that Christmas was already paid for. It feels great to not have to worry about the cost of anything. It’s especially exciting because I … [Read more…]
I found financial freedom in a chocolate bar. Of course I did. It’s not like it was an ingredient or anything. It’s more like it was a lingering effect (which is a vast improvement over the “what have I done!?” feeling). I’ve been waiting my whole life for chocolate to be a metaphor, and it … [Read more…]
It’s officially December! Though it’s hard to tell. Why do I say that? According to my email, it’s Cyber Monday…AGAIN! While this time of year can get a bit overwhelming, there’s so much to celebrate. Family, friends, delicate lights a house that looks like the Griswolds in training, the first twelfth snowfall of the season. And money. … [Read more…]
“I would love to make more money.” It’s not an uncommon sentiment. In fact, social media and real life conversations are equally dotted with people wishing for more. Sometimes, it’s a passing daydream or even a whimsical song. But a lot of times, it’s a real request. A true want. Or even an absolute need. … [Read more…]
Don’t be a Scrooge. Shockingly, this might be the one thing you read today that has nothing to do with the holidays. While Scrooge’s bad behaviors juxtapose most dramatically with Christmastime, it’s safe to say that he was a miser all year. Which is exactly what this post is about. It’s no secret that the … [Read more…]