12 Phrases to Avoid When Talking to Your Mortgage Broker Or Lender

What not to say if you want to be approved for a mortgage.

My Top Expenses: A Snapshot of My 2024 Spending

Where my money went in 2024.

My 2024 in Review

A snapshot of what went on in my life in 2024 , and an update on the goals I had set at the beginning of the year.

10 Signs You’re Financially Healthier Than You Think

Discover key indicators that reveal you’re financially healthier than you think, from budgeting habits to debt freedom.

The Cost of Eating Out, 10 Years Later

The cost of eating out-revisited.

Top 5 Money Mistakes

5 common financial mistakes and how to avoid them

Should You Ever Take a Pay Cut?

Does it ever make sense to take a pay cut? Sometimes, it does.

5 Budget Busters (and what to do about them)

5 budget busters and how to avoid them

What’s Your Personal Rate of Inflation?

Personal inflation rate explained

Financial Planning Before Buying a Home

How to avoid being under water when buying a home.