Financial Planning

No spreadsheets, no big plans — just small habits that are doable when you’re half-functioning and still figuring out what day it is.

Parenting solo requires you to keep track of so much: Bills need attention, dinners have to happen, kids need rides and school events pop up. Any opportunity to sit down and check in on your finances feels like a luxury — but it doesn’t have to be a once-in-a-while thing. This short routine is perfect […]

Let’s say your side gig started great, but the time and effort that you put into it isn’t worth the energy any longer. That’s especially true if that side hustle has been costing you sleep, performance at your primary job or the relationships you value. So you want to quit, but you also want a […]

Some weeks, it can feel like torture to open your budgeting app and assess your spending. You tell yourself you’ll handle it this weekend, then the weekend comes and goes. Sound familiar? Then you might be experiencing budgeting burnout. And the fix isn’t doing more — in fact, it’s a sign that simplifying your budget […]

When you’re falling behind, saving anything can feel out of reach. That’s why we created this short and simple guide.

Tiny splurges are supposed to feel harmless, but these little comforts can quietly pile up and blow a hole in your monthly money plan. 

You don’t need a full spreadsheet or a total lifestyle change to start feeling in control. Sometimes, all it takes is five quiet minutes a day.

You don’t remember signing up for 14 different monthly charges, right? So why does your credit card account say otherwise?

If you’re at the end of your rope and wondering whether bankruptcy is the right next step, it’s important to understand which type of filing might be best for your specific situation. Those who declare personal bankruptcy almost always file for either Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. These are the two most common types of […]

If you decided to take the plunge and file for bankruptcy: Good on you! Filing for bankruptcy is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make.  And while it can help stop the immediate crisis, it doesn’t fix everything. Life after bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, but you can rebuild. No matter if you […]