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Why does it matter if you live in a high cost of living (HCOL) vs. a low cost of living (LCOL) area? With the rise of remote work, the proximity of family and the price of everything from gas to a gallon of milk on people's minds, it can matter
Here we go with part 2 – What's the kid's responsibility and what's the parent's responsibility? How much do we need to tell our kids, and how to gauge whether to say something to our kids ("is it true/kind/necessary and will it help your child
Join me as we discuss the power in Simplicity Parenting, a way to streamline your life and family values so that you can raise kids to be "calmer, happier and more secure". We'll talk about ways to increase rhythm and regularity in the home, ho
How many kids do you want in your family? It's only been in the past 100 years or so that women and partners have even been able to ask this question of themselves. Today we're going to talk about some of the reasoning why people may want or no
What does it mean to pace yourself with your goals? It's knowing your limits, avoiding overwhelm, and taking action when necessary. But it's also knowing when to unplug from the things that are causing you to worry. Much like a guitar amp being
Is it ever a better financial choice to be a stay-at-home mom? Aren't two incomes always better than one? Today we talk about the top insights from "The Two Income Trap" by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, both powerhouse working mothe
What's the antidote for wanting to buy something? Today I'll give you a 2-step approach to making buyer's desire go away without paying a cent. We talk about why people buy when they do, how to sit with uncomfortable feelings and get at the roo
What does it take to NOT spoil your kids? In today's age of materialism, consumerism and overspending, that can be a hard question to answer. Today I'll summarize my favorite points from "The Opposite of Spoiled" by Ron Leiber, a financial colu
Yay! Your kid is going to college! Now, how are you going to pay for all this?Today we discuss college costs, including room and board, and how to save money by getting scholarships and financial aid for tuition. We'll talk about how prevalent
Yikes! College is expensive! Surprise! Well, maybe not that big of a surprise. Now the question is, how do I save to pay for my kid's college education?If you've decided you want to pay for some or all of your kid's education expenses, now is t
Decluttering and the organization movement is an admirable ideal that can seem really hard for young families to apply. The more people in the house, the harder it is to contain everything and keep it from spilling out the closets. But I'm here
We all compare ourselves. It's human nature! In this episode we learn about the social comparison theory made famous by Leon Festinger in 1954, how to compare ourselves in a less judgmental way, what it means to make temporal comparisons and ho
Ever wish you had a plan for your financial future? But it seems impossible to even start? Here's a quick rundown of how to get started – beginning with your values and visualizing your life in the future. We'll go through the spreadsheet I us
Are you a planner? Do you wish you were? I'm here to tell you that planning can be powerful for your family, and as simple as writing out the values that you want to guide you and and your family. We'll talk about a child centered vs. value cen
Morgan Housel is a New York Times contributor who's written about finance since 2008. In 2020 he wrote the book, The Psychology of Money, which has sold over 2 million copies. In this summary, I detail out the main points of what he writes are
Today we're talking about the power of language in our self talk. Whether you have one big goal for the year or lots of little tiny ones, you'll benefit from using this trick to shift your self talk. With saying "I don't" you make the choice yo
Here are the ways I've been making the holidays more simple, so I can enjoy more Christmas magic with my kids. Key word is simple! We've kept and added to our family traditions, but tried proactively to not overwhelm ourselves. While this time
Ever heard of a Favorite Things party? This is one for your finances! I'll take you through my favorite things that I wish more people knew about and took action on. We talk about how to save for your kid's college, how to freeze your credit, w
In the past 20 years online shopping has gone from being a sketchy ebay purchase to one of the pillars of commerce. And it's only going to get more intrusive. Here are some ways to stay ahead of the game, especially with holidays right around t
It's that time of year when a lot of families want to look their best in front of the camera. But how do you do that? And why is someone always crying? Well, I can't fix everything, but as a family photographer for the past 7 years I've learned
Life can be uncomfortable. The car breaks down, our kids make a mess (only about 100 times a day), we never seem to have enough time, money or satisfaction. The remedy? Do something hard!In this episode, we talk about the Japanese concept of I
If you've ever been so confused by investing that you've never wanted to start, this is the one episode you should listen to. What do you do when you have a little extra money in the budget? Should you spend it all or put a little towards the
Budgeting will change based on your goals, income, spending and saving. When you know there's a big expense coming up, like saving for a trip or down payment, I call that expectant budgeting. When there's not as much income coming in but you st
How do you make budgets fun? Sometimes budgeting can feel like a drag and budget burn out is a real threat to your financial future. But oftentimes we just need a quick refresh as to the who, what, when, where, why of budgeting to keep us on th
Budgets can make anyone feel uncomfortable but they are one of the best tools to getting your spending under control. I'm here to tell you that budgets don't need to make you feel claustrophobic, but can actually give you more breathing space w
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