My Frugal and Funny Funds: Relatable Finance Stories
Money talk doesn’t have to be boring. Here, I share the messy, hilarious, and wonderfully real stories behind our budget—from battling spontaneous Costco hauls to navigating the world of credit card points. Get ready to laugh and learn how to make your wallet happy.
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Navigating Personal Finances
- Credit Score Chaos: Your No-BS Guide to Not Screwing Up Adulting. As a finance manager, I know the thought of a credit score can be more intimidating than a pop quiz. But it doesn’t have to be. In this guide, I’ll share my own cringe-worthy financial mistakes and give you the real scoop on why this three-digit number has such a huge impact.
Ultimately, this guide is for anyone who wants to:
- Understand what a credit score really is.
- Avoid the most common credit mistakes.
- Take control of their financial future.
- Plastic Perks and Pointless Points: A Hilariously Honest Look at Credit Card Rewards and Travel Hacking. Everyone talks about the “free” flights and swanky hotel stays from credit card points. But no one mentions the fine print. Join me in a hilariously honest look at travel hacking—are you truly a genius or just overspending for a $0.50 peanut packet?
- My Wallet’s Wild Debt Rodeo: Good, Bad, and Ugly Truths – Is all debt a financial boogeyman, or is some of it a hero in disguise? I’m diving headfirst into this messy world. I’m breaking down the difference between my party-crashin’ credit card nemesis and my quiet cash-champion mortgage.
- Adulting Hard: How to Plan for That Big Purchase (Without Selling a Kidney). Got your eye on a new car, a down payment, or a dream vacation? This is your no-BS guide to tackling that major purchase. With these steps, you can do it without a lottery win or a rich aunt. Plus, learn how to tame your spending habits and finally adult hard.
Planning for Life’s Big Moments
- Diapers, Debt, and Delirium: Your (Humorous) Guide to Financially Preparing for a New Baby. Before you dive into Pinterest boards, let’s talk about the cold, hard cash. This hilarious guide is all about preparing your bank account for a tiny, adorable, money-sucking sponge. It includes a baby-specific budget and the inevitable costs you didn’t see coming.
- Love, Laughter, & Ledger: The Pre-Move-In Money Talk. Moving in together is all shared Netflix and questionable cooking experiments. But before you merge toothbrushes, you need to merge finances. Join me in a hilariously honest look at the pre-move-in money talk, from splitting bills to revealing debt.
- Understanding Different Types of Insurance: A Hilariously Painful Journey. “Insurance” is a word that sparks as much joy as sorting your sock drawer by color. Yet, in this guide, I swear we’ll make it less painful than a root canal. Together, we will explore why you need life, disability, and liability insurance.
- Am I on Track for Retirement? My Laughably Useful Checklist for My 50s. As I navigate my 50s, I’m wondering if I’m on track for retirement—or if I’m going to have to get a second job at 90. So, join me as I tackle my own retirement test, complete with financial gremlins and plenty of laughs.