Making Saving Second Nature
I don’t know about you, but when I first heard of the cash envelope system, I was sure it was not for me. I mean, who would want to carry around all that cash? And what about the change?! “Those cash people are crazy” I thought. Ha! The joke was on me, friend! You see, cash envelopes […]
I’ll never forget the first time I ever moved after college. I was headed to my first “real job” as a third grade teacher. I enlisted the help of my mom and dad to load up a trailer with my measly possessions and Ikea furniture. The week before I headed off across the state I […]
I’m sure you’ve been there. You’re walking through your favorite store and see something that you have to have. It goes in the basket. As you turn down another aisle, you see another item that will go perfect in your home. In the basket it goes. And then you stumble upon the kid’s section. Your child […]
I once had a friend tell me that sending money to savings was pointless. I stood there trying to hide my obvious shock and disbelief as I listened to her share more of her theory. “You just don’t know when you’re going to die, so why save money when you can use it to fully […]
Have you ever tried to make a budget and then something goes wrong? Maybe your car breaks down or needs new tires. Or your child was invited to a friend’s birthday party and you forgot to budget for a present. Even worse, your taxes went up and now you have to either pay a lump […]