The Awkward Conversation

Acknowledge fears and desires Money is a resource. Money equals survival. The fear of not having enough and the allure of wealth evokes strong emotion. In order to feel comfortable talking about our finances, we need to detach ourselves emotionally…

The $130 Latte

My Love Affair with Starbucks I’m in love with Starbucks. Not only was its stock a phenomenal investment, but I drink so many Starbucks lattes that I had to impose a rule on myself to limit the amount of hard-earned…

Wedding DIY

Wedding DIY-The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly It’s almost wedding season! Believe it or not, the average cost of a wedding decreased from $35,329 in 2016 to $33,391 in 2017. I got married in California, in July of 2016.…

Get Out of Debt

Ah money. It seems like there’s never enough of it no matter how much we earn. We all have that friend with the higher income, nicer house, fancier car, and luxury goods. Longing for everything the Jones’s have is a…