Such an informative and enriching outlook. I also keep a list on my phone of items I want. Storing this collection of hyperlinks weirdly feels equally as good as purchasing them, if not better! I can’t tell you how often I look back at this list and laugh at the things I no longer need or simply aren’t my style
I do this exact thing, and absolutely agree- its amazing how most of the time, I'm so glad I didn't purchase said items. A very good exercise! Thanks for sharing x
Money is a huge focus in my home right now. Not to try and have more or show it off, but to use as a tool to build a foundation for our family.
This list right here is exactly what we’ve been focused on for many years and I have to say, when you put your attention and care onto your finances, it really does make it grow! This has been true for us when we were making barely over the poverty line and true as we’ve built our income to more comfortable places.
Sometimes it’s not really how much you make, it’s what you do with what you have that can make all the difference.
This is so true! My grandpa (an immigrant who grew up in extreme poverty) used to always emphasize this to us, money being a foundational tool for security, not something to amass for showing off, buying frivolously, etc. We have always had a very modest income, but have been able to live debt free and steadily save as a result of careful management of money. Thank you for writing in and sharing your story! x A
Joel and I don't exactly share financial values, (he's more spendy than I am naturally and would rather not think about money at all) but we don't have a big gulf. I think as with anything you disagree with in a relationship, a good approach is to sit down and respectfully talk it over, listen to the other's concerns/desires, and make compromises on both sides to accommodate each other as best as possible.
has anyone else had the experience of a service job signing you up for ira when u were in college but you have no idea where it is or what to do with it ? i want to start an ira (im 29) but don’t know where the one i already started went.
Hi! I haven't personally experienced this, but it appears that there are online search databases from the government where you can locate and reclaim lost funds, like missingmoney.com. I hope you are able to locate it! xx
also i've been following u on insta forever (i bought ur cookbook and used it all throughout covid) and was so happy to find u here (since I stopped using insta a while ago)
ah ty! i tried signing up for an ira but apparently i can't, since i'm teaching abroad. once i am back in the states i'll sign up for one. i did open a HISA so that was good! thank u for reminding me w/ this post <3
This is such a nice perspective on living. Your Money or Your Life book really helped to change my perspective on the constant cycle to buy things.
Such a great book: I'm rereading it now!
I've heard this recommended so many times and have never read- now I've got to! Thanks for sharing xx
Such an informative and enriching outlook. I also keep a list on my phone of items I want. Storing this collection of hyperlinks weirdly feels equally as good as purchasing them, if not better! I can’t tell you how often I look back at this list and laugh at the things I no longer need or simply aren’t my style
I do this exact thing, and absolutely agree- its amazing how most of the time, I'm so glad I didn't purchase said items. A very good exercise! Thanks for sharing x
Money is a huge focus in my home right now. Not to try and have more or show it off, but to use as a tool to build a foundation for our family.
This list right here is exactly what we’ve been focused on for many years and I have to say, when you put your attention and care onto your finances, it really does make it grow! This has been true for us when we were making barely over the poverty line and true as we’ve built our income to more comfortable places.
Sometimes it’s not really how much you make, it’s what you do with what you have that can make all the difference.
This is so true! My grandpa (an immigrant who grew up in extreme poverty) used to always emphasize this to us, money being a foundational tool for security, not something to amass for showing off, buying frivolously, etc. We have always had a very modest income, but have been able to live debt free and steadily save as a result of careful management of money. Thank you for writing in and sharing your story! x A
Curious about people whose spouses don't share their financial values.
Joel and I don't exactly share financial values, (he's more spendy than I am naturally and would rather not think about money at all) but we don't have a big gulf. I think as with anything you disagree with in a relationship, a good approach is to sit down and respectfully talk it over, listen to the other's concerns/desires, and make compromises on both sides to accommodate each other as best as possible.
Those socks look so cozy!
has anyone else had the experience of a service job signing you up for ira when u were in college but you have no idea where it is or what to do with it ? i want to start an ira (im 29) but don’t know where the one i already started went.
Hi! I haven't personally experienced this, but it appears that there are online search databases from the government where you can locate and reclaim lost funds, like missingmoney.com. I hope you are able to locate it! xx
also i've been following u on insta forever (i bought ur cookbook and used it all throughout covid) and was so happy to find u here (since I stopped using insta a while ago)
ah ty! i tried signing up for an ira but apparently i can't, since i'm teaching abroad. once i am back in the states i'll sign up for one. i did open a HISA so that was good! thank u for reminding me w/ this post <3
Great post!
Thank you!