Educate & Motivate
Strategies, teachings, and tips & tricks for anyone to reference as you’re clambering along this crazy thing we call “adulthood.”
How to Negotiate a Pay Raise
Negotiating a pay raise can be intimidating. But here’s the thing: if you don’t advocate for yourself, who will?
When My Salary Ruined a Friendship
Money is one of those topics that can make or break relationships, whether it’s with family, friends, or even romantic partners. I’ve always known this, but I didn’t fully grasp the impact until a personal experience opened my eyes.
When Your Bank Account Doesn’t Agree with Your Passion
When your passion for your job doesn't translate into a living wage, it can lead to stress, anxiety, and even burnout. This emotional rollercoaster can make it difficult to fully enjoy the work you love.
Effects of the Presidency on Your Money
Raise your hand if you’ve seen your aunts and grandmas blame the economy on their least favorite president. Are they right? Is he to blame? Let’s dive in and figure it out…
Debt Snowballs and Behavioral Momentum
The Debt Snowball is a common strategy in reducing debt.. but did you know it’s a concept backed by Behavior Analysis? Let’s look at how to use behavior momentum to pay down debt faster!
Using Balance Transfers to Pay off Debt
Struggling with high-interest credit card debt? Discover how balance transfers can provide a 0% APR window to help you pay down your balance more efficiently, while avoiding common pitfalls.
Why You Should Stay on Top of Your Credit
Credit Scores… what are they? Why do we need them? Why do we need to stay on top of them? A credit score is like the adult’s version of the report card that never ends. Let’s look at what that means.
Why the LGBTQ+ Community Faces Financial Inequity
The LGBTQ+ community faces incredible financial inequity, but why? From my findings, it’s 3 things: Employment Discrimination, Housing Discrimination, and Hate Crimes.
How to do #FinLit When your Time Horizon is Short
Financial literacy is easy when you’re 20 or 30. It’s a little tougher when you’re 50+. Let’s look at some sound financial wisdom for those who are slightly closer to retirement age than they want to be.
Private Equity and ABA
Private Equity has been dominating the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in recent years. What exactly is Private Equity? Why are people so against it? Let’s talk about it.
The Financial Implications of Living Longer
Agelessness and living longer is all the rage. But are we prepared for the financial implications of existing for 30+ years after we retire?
Divorced: A (financial) Tell-All
My divorce was simultaneously the hardest and best thing I’ve ever been through. Read this for details I’ve never shared …
Crucial Conversations Before Marriage
It can be scary to share credit scores, debt balances, and spending habits with your significant other… but that 50% stat is scarier. Talk about your money habits before you tie the knot and give yourself a better chance at beating the marital odds.
Using Differential Reinforcement to Improve Financial Behaviors
Differential Reinforcement is a behavior modification technique used in Applied Behavior Analysis. Let’s look at how we can apply it to our finances!
What is ABA?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is widely considered to be a gold-standard, evidence-based intervention for Autism that can improve functional status, behavior, and communication. But what does ABA have to do with Personal Finance?
Wedding Planning on a Budget
Wedding’s don’t have to put you in debt til you’re 60. Here are some budget-friendly wedding planning tips that just require a little bit of planning and creativity.
Investing for Beginners
Want to start investing but no idea where to start? Look no further! Here are some of the best easy-access tips I’ve heard for the beginner investor.
Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Grocery shopping never ends. Here are some tips to save you a bit of money next time you hit the carts!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Having trouble coming up with resolutions? Here are some financial goals to aim for in 2024.
Buy Now Pay Later - To Use or Not to Use
Buy Now Pay Later has taken the 21st century by storm. With it, you can buy to your heart’s desire without suffering the consequences… today anyway.
Start your journey
Ready to tackle your finances and finally get rid of that pit in your stomach that comes up anytime money is mentioned?