saveyourselffinance

Eat, Sip, Love

When my dad became ill, I had a family of my own, a demanding job and I lived several states away. I still found a way to show up and be present.

I Got This

I have a difficult time asking for help. I mean a really difficult time. It doesn’t even cross my mind to reach out for assistance. I take the phrase, “I got this,” to the extreme.

I Quit: To Help My Teen Navigate His High School Years

The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. Like a lot of other mothers, I quit my job to be with my son. Unlike a lot of other mothers, I didn’t quit after he was born or when he was still in diapers. I waited until he was entering high school, an incredibly pivotal and stressful time as he prepares to attend college in four years.

I Quit: To Follow My Dream of Becoming a Writer

The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. Let’s face it, I was tired of juggling two worlds—one that was unfulfilling and the other I truly enjoyed.

I Quit: Because It’s Easier Than Growing Up

The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. How dare I quit my job, in a fit of anger, with no safety net and no plan?

I Quit: Because My Husband Said So

The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. My husband has had enough. It is time for me to do what’s best for our family, he says.

Adventures in House Hunting 2021

By my unofficial estimate, I am convinced that EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN has decided to buy a home this year. Seriously, like all of us.

My Double Life

Many adults with elderly parents and young children find themselves caught between two generations and two sets of financial pressure. They are the sandwich generation.

Floating Mother’s Day

I told my husband and son that I have no problem with floating my Mother’s Day this year to accommodate other activities.

Well, Since You Asked

In recent years, I have celebrated Mother’s Day by asking my son, now a teen, how I can be a better mother. This is what he came up with this year: