Spending Archives

How to Plan A Perfect Vacation Trip: 7 Easy Steps (+ budget tips)

Learn how to plan a vacation in 7 easy steps — with expert advice from professional travel bloggers and entrepreneurs.

Best Checking Accounts 2022: NYT Finance Bestseller’s Picks

Get the account with the best perks for you.

Best Ways To Buy a Car (How To Buy A Car)

You can’t spend too much time buying your next car. It’s worth the trouble and hassle to make sure you’re getting a good car. I’ve done a ton of research…

Envelope Budgeting System: What It Is & How To Use It (easily)

The envelope system is a great way to save money, pay down your debt, and spend on the things you love. Learn how the envelope system works and how you can get started today.

How to Calculate Monthly Expenses in Your 2023 Budget

What’s considered a monthly expense? How to calculate your monthly expenses A new approach to financial success Frequently Asked Questions Tracking expenses can help inform smart money management, ensuring you…

3 common buyer’s remorse purchases (and how to avoid them)

Buyer’s remorse can feel awful — but you don’t have to live with it. Here are 3 of the most common buyer’s remorse purchases and how you can avoid them.

How to Make Expensive Purchases: Spending Money on Yourself (Minus the Guilt)

If there’s one money tip that’s repeated time and again, it’s the importance of sticking to a frugal budget. This money rule says your bills and necessities come first, and…

4 Ways to Get Out of Debt Fast (+ mistakes to avoid)

Whether you're battling credit cards or student loans, I'll show you how to pay off your debt fast with the 5-step system from my NYT best-selling book.