Tag Archives: money
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
True Generosity
True generosity is when you give as much to yourself as you give of yourself. A gift you purchase that you can’t pay off in full when the credit card bill arrives is not generous. Spending money on gifts when … Continue reading
SMART Resolution
SMART Goals really are where it’s at!I imagine most of you have sat through some really boring HR presentations about SMART goals at work, and while I agree most presentations on the topic are less than riveting, the method really … Continue reading
Utility Challenge
Take on the great Utility Challenge. Pull out your utility bills and make your older kids an offer. If they’re able to reduce monthly cost by 15 percent, you’ll split the savings with them. You’ll be amazed by how quickly … Continue reading
Designing While Black
Growing up in the South and coming from a family that didn’t have a ton of money, and obviously growing up in the church, you press your shirt. You would make sure that your tie matches your socks, your handbag … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 