Thought I would try something new with a monthly spending recap! Just a way to analyze my spending and see where I can improve. Even though I don’t really like to rely upon MINT to keep track of my day to day spending, I do like the feature with the spending breakdown by category so … More Spending Habits: January 2019
If you haven’t yet seen my posts on my credit card ban, here’s the 6 month check in and the 1 year check-in. I’ve been very fortunate that my salary has increased in the time I have been doing this credit card ban because I don’t think I would have kept up with it, or … More Rethinking My Finances Based On My Credit Card Ban
I’m very proud of myself! I went a whole year without using my credit card!! Past me would never believe it! The Reality Here’s the deal, last January my bill was the highest it had ever been. My spending in 2017 was unfiltered and my credit limit kept increasing, but I didn’t care about paying … More Credit Card Ban: 1 Year Check-In
Inspired by this post from The Financial Diet! Last week I wrote about my New Years Resolutions, and on a personal level, I’m trying to take more time to be present, but I have been on a financial journey since last year. In 2018, I stopped using my credit card. I’ll have a more complete … More Money Resolutions
Mint always asks me to rate the app, but I can’t really articulate in a few words why I’m so frustrated every time I use it, and how I’m not able to use it to it’s full potential. My main money management strategy is based on my bi-monthly paychecks. In the beginning of the month, … More Why Mint Does NOT Work For Me
As you may be aware, I’ve been on somewhat of a financial “journey” this past year, but I have been interested in getting my financial act together for a few years. I found that these resources really helped me prioritize my goals and understand how my own thinking and habits have led me into bad … More My Favorite Financial Websites and Books Geared Toward Women
Oh, if I only knew then what I know now! This list is embarrassingly painful to write. My relationship with money has never been great. The only proud point of my financial life is that I have a high credit score. When I think about the life I want vs the life I have led … More My 10 Money Regrets
Talking about money is uncomfortable. Money is a taboo subject, but also, a personal endeavor that one is just supposed to figure out on their own, which I find to be counterproductive. I want to talk about money because at the very least I can figure out a path for financial security that works for … More Credit Card Ban: 6-Month Check-In
My taxes are done and I have money on the brain. I claimed $19 from Acorns on my taxes! ha! I’ve intended to write about Acorns for a while, but I have finally reached a milestone on the app so it feels appropriate to share how I’ve used it so far. This weekend I reached … More My Experience with Acorns
Heather Allen 