I am, of course, talking about birth control.

The Unconventional (But Critical) Part of My Pursuit of Financial Independence – bravely

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Should We Be Discussing Money Troubles With Others? | WomenWhoMoney

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From Start Living Richly …

How far are you REALLY from your ideal life? What are the biggest stresses in your life? What would you really love to do more of? What is stopping you from doing that?

All of the positive things that happened to our family over an 18-month period all stemmed from ONE change.

Tip the First Domino. How One Change Can Lead to a Happier Life. | Start Living Richly

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As it is with human nature, we’re curious about where the Joneses get all this money to spend. Maybe I’m not giving the Joneses the benefit of the doubt and they are managing their money well and reaching their goals. I hope that is the case!

I’ve found three effective ways to get over keeping up with the Joneses.

How Do YOU Get Over Keeping Up With the Joneses? | Simple Organized Lifestyle

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A manifesto is a great way to bring clarity to a confusing subject and there aren’t too many things more confusing than planning for retirement.

A Single Woman’s Retirement Manifesto | Good Life. Better.

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Honesty is the best policy. It’s one of the most important lessons that virtually every family tries to instill in their children. But is honesty still the best policy when it comes to family finances and discussing money problems with your kids?

Yes. Families who are facing money problems should still be upfront with their children about money. Depending on the children’s ages, the conversations and teachings about money will look a little different, but they still need to take place for everyone’s sakes.

Should We Hide Our Money Problems From The Kids? | WomenWhoMoney

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The (2008-10) economic recession was relentless. If I had my way, we’d never have to live through another 2008 thru 2010 ever again. Unfortunately, it’s not really up to me to decide.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, my friends, but we’re about due for another 2008. And I desperately want you to be mentally and financially prepared for it.

We Need to Get Serious about the Next Recession. Here’s Why (and How) – The Dumpster Dog Blog

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While FIRE seems to be in the headlines, there is a lot of confusion and opinions on what it means and entails. Everyone has a different view on methods you take to get there and whether or not it’s even possible. There are also lots of ideas about the people trying to achieve FIRE.

Sadly, there are quite a few that I do not agree with. Not to say that they are incorrect; different strokes for different folks after all.  Here are five opinions and ideas about FIRE that I do not agree with.

Five Opinions and Ideas About FIRE That I Do Not Agree With : From One Geek to Another

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Financial independence means two different things at two different points in life. And they are both significant milestones.

Here are explanations of both kinds of financial independence and actions to consider to make the path to “FI” attainable, no matter where you are starting from.

What Does It Mean To Be Financially Independent? | WomenWhoMoney

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I’ve been there before, freaking out as the end of the years rapidly approaches and frustrated that I hadn’t reached my financial goals. And, there is just a point where you just have to acknowledge that it’s likely that you won’t achieve your financial goals this year.

Don’t panic, there are a few things that you should consider.

Didn’t Achieve Your Financial Goals This Year? Don’t Panic | Money Hungry

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