Financial Wellness

There are a lot of overwhelming aspects to starting over in a new country, but money can take the cake. Let this serve as your guide to get started.

Working from home isn’t always cheaper. This lifestyle shift can come with new costs. So we share a handful simple ways to keep your budget and sanity in tact.

Caregiving can be costly — both financially and energetically. Having two budgets can help you start to see where your money and energy is going, and if anything needs to change.

What happens when life happens? Learn how to recover financially after a life setback.

When you’ve been stuck in financial survival mode too long, your brain can shut down. So what can you do?

Money stress can push you to rush, avoid the hard stuff and spend to feel better for a minute. And if you’ve gotten yourself into a more stable financial place, it can be difficult to turn these emotions off. But overcoming your survival instincts is possible — here’s how to do it, step by step. […]

Many of life’s most important transactions are cloaked in complicated language. From health insurance to home loans, many people either ignore the bits they don’t understand, or just pretend like they ‘get it’ and move on. In the case of your credit report, understanding the complicated parts can actually help you get a better sense […]

If you’re in debt and are struggling to pay back what you owe, your creditors can become one of the most stressful parts of your day. But what legal protections do you have against threats and harassment? Here’s a plain-English guide you can use to get some peace of mind. You can’t be jailed for […]

Divorce doesn’t just change relationships — it changes your relationship with money. Suddenly, the numbers on the page are yours alone. No shared accounts, no backup plan, no second opinion. It can feel overwhelming, but it’s also the first step toward building something steady and truly your own. It often feels like starting over, because […]

I have ADHD, and for me that means managing money is challenging. When you struggle with organization, anxiety, impulsivity, and being easily overwhelmed, financial skills can feel just out of reach. For example, I used to open my banking apps and immediately feel overwhelmed and anxious. I couldn’t look at my budget strategically or plan […]