Let’s be honest: most budgeting advice is written by people who have never impulsively DoorDashed $42 worth of Chick-fil-A because dinner “emotionally wasn’t happening tonight,” never panic-bought something on Amazon at 10:47 PM, and definitely never had kids scream “I NEED THIS!” at Target. And then there’s the advice from financial celebrities yelling,“JUST STOP SPENDING … Read more
If you’ve ever looked at your paycheck, nodded proudly… then opened your banking app and whispered “where the hell did it go,” congratulations — you are a normal adult. Most people aren’t broke because they’re bad with money; they feel broke because life is basically a subscription service designed to drain your soul and your … Read more
I didn’t grow up in a “financial household.” My mom worked in the judicial system. My dad worked in the chemical plants. But even without fancy financial degrees, they taught me one thing very well: save your money. If you grew up with a “money in the freezer” savings account, you know exactly what I … Read more