Tag Archives: emergency fund
Building your financial fortress
Here’s a hard truth I wish more Americans understood: You can’t be resilient — or take advantage of an opportunity — if you’re living paycheck to paycheck. Financial stress clouds judgment and limits options. So, building financial resilience is imperative … Continue reading
How Much Did You Spend On Your Wedding?
“My daughter got married last year. She and her husband chose to go to a lawyer’s office and save their money to buy a house. They are now in a lovely home and don’t have any regrets. You did not … Continue reading
Money Talk
It might be helpful to their friends if they were specific about their goals, if it’s not too personal. ‘I’m saving up for a down payment,’ or ‘[I’m trying to] increase my emergency fund, or to invest.’ ‘My washing machine … Continue reading
Financial Trauma
Healing money trauma feels like a deep sigh and a burst of freedom.
Reevaluate (and renegotiate!) your budget
Sometimes, our budget can wind up on autopilot. Go through your recurring expenses and double-check that your money is really working for you. Are you really, really watching every streaming platform every month? Or can you cancel something until the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 