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Aging, Budget, Finances, Gratitude, Healthy Living, Mindfulness, Relationships, self-care, Ultimate Blog Challenge
Preparing Financially To Age With Grace
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. There are a lot of different things you want to keep in mind as you age gracefully. One area you don’t want to overlook is finances. It takes planning and preparation to make sure you are financially secure in your old age. None of us want to think about it, but there will be a time when you don’t have the same mental capabilities you have now.…
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How to Reduce your Giving Without Feeling Like a Scrooge
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published in December 2019. Updated on December 22, 2022. Being generous is important. There’s no greater time of year to give than during the holidays but it doesn’t take long for the list of opportunities to give to outgrow your ability to be generous. Sometimes you’ve simply got to cut back. This can leave you feeling guilty and fearful you’ll be perceived as a Scrooge. There…
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Tips for Setting a Realistic Food Budget
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. As you begin to work on your food budget, it is important that you work with what you have, consider how many people you are feeding, and of course, keep it realistic. There is a balance between saving money on food, but making sure you get enough to sustain yourself and your family. Here are some tips to get started on creating a realistic and sustainable food…
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Financial Wellness: One of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Financial wellness is a category that many of us feel we could use some help in. Financial wellness is not only having a steady income to meet our basic needs but is also defined by reducing debt, managing money well, and investing in the future. A key starting point in managing your money is to take a look at what’s going out and what’s coming in. Organize:…
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Money-Saving Tips for Happy and Financially Healthy Holidays
One of the fastest ways people get overwhelmed during the holidays is by overspending. Being financially unprepared for the holiday season leads to bad habits and poor choices that have serious repercussions at the beginning of the new year. Holiday spending is more than buying gifts, it’s usually a bunch of small things that add up. Things like- Décor Groceries Extra activities Extra giving/donations AND Gifts Money leaking out here and there for expenses you don’t have any other time of year adds up and can cause debt or overspending. Stress starts building up with each purchase and what should be a fun time of year starts to feel overwhelming.…
