We have all been there.  Mentally accounting for how much money should be left in our bank account after bills and the purchases from the previous weekend.  “I should have about $250 left in my account.”  You log in to your banking app or website and there it is in all its glory.  Your current balance shows $3.62.  Lots of q...

Tax time gets a bad rap.  Many people dread it, wait until the last minute and then hurriedly dig through stacks of paperwork, old receipts and feelings of mild panic.  However, if you take the time to prepare and get organized, you can breeze through tax season like your favorite series on Netflix. Here are some tips to mak...

Do you know what my biggest financial fear is?  Not being financially secure.  I guess this comes with age, taking a step back, and asking myself, “Do I have enough in savings to sustain my current lifestyle should I lose my job or there be some major life expense I need to handle?"  or "Why did I spend my entire 20's living...

Pre-Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturdays, and Cyber Monday.  Holiday shopping season is upon us.  Going to the gas station after Thanksgiving dinner to grab a newspaper to see all the sales papers has been a staple of my holiday shopping kickoff for years.  This time of year can be so overwhelming that many f...

You know what my biggest financial fear is?  Not being financially secure.  It's crazy that I've only recently been able to realize this.  I guess that just comes with getting older and taking a step back and saying, "Oh sh*%, I don't have enough savings to sustain my current lifestyle for too long!"  or "Why did I spend my...