Intentional Living

To “live intentionally” means to live according to your values and beliefs.  I believe when we commit to being more thoughtful in how we spend our time and our money we can overcome the overwhelm, reduce financial stress, and live a more purposeful life.

Intentional living allows us to take better care of our minds and our bodies, and in turn, better care of those around us.

Here you’ll find content to help you spend less time and money on the things that matter less so you can create margin in your life and your budget to spend more on the things that matter most.

Man loading a car onto a flatbed truck

He Says He Bought a Car on Facebook Marketplace in Cash to Avoid Debt But Found Out the Previous Owner Still Owed $6,000 on the Car and the Bank is Threatening to Reposess it

ByKristin Stones

What felt like a smart cash purchase has suddenly turned into a stressful financial mess he never saw coming. Back in January, he bought a 2019 Honda Civic from a seller on Facebook Marketplace for $11,000 cash. From his perspective, the transaction looked completely legitimate. The title was signed over properly, the paperwork appeared normal,…

College girl sitting on floor looking upset

She Says What Started as $300 Rent Has Climbed to $1,100 a Month and Now Her Mom Is Threatening to Cut Off Her Phone and Insurance if She Can’t Keep Up

ByKristin Stones

What started as a small request has turned into something she feels she can’t keep up with. Since turning 18, her mom has expected her to contribute rent, but the amount hasn’t stayed consistent. It started at $300 a month, then increased to $600, and now her mom wants $800. On top of that, she’s…

Middle aged man holding his head with tattoos looking upset

Employee Says HR Asked Him to “Voluntarily” Give Up Overtime Pay He Already Earned and Threatened His Job

ByKristin Stones

A routine workday turned into something far more stressful after a meeting with HR left him questioning everything. He works as a tech for a mid-sized manufacturing company in Pennsylvania, and during a recent project push, he logged about 25 hours of overtime. He tracked those hours himself, and they also show up clearly in…

Young woman looking stressed at her desk

Woman Says Her Power Was Suddenly Shut Off and She Discovered an $11,000 Bill From Family Members That Left Her Panicking

ByKristin Stones

A quiet day at home turned into a stressful situation after one unexpected discovery changed everything. She had recently moved back into her family’s home in Minnesota with her long-term partner. After a difficult stretch, this move was supposed to be a reset. They planned to save money, split utilities, and finally get some stability…

Stressed out woman holding her hand on her head

Woman Says Her Grandfather Gave Her $20k to Buy a Home Out of Love but Now Her Estranged Uncles Want the Money Back After His Death

ByKristin Stones

Losing him changed everything, and now something that once felt generous is turning into a source of stress. He wasn’t just her grandfather. He was the person who stepped in as a father figure, someone who taught her how to drive, supported her through major life moments, and even walked her down the aisle. Their…

Woman sitting on couch with her head in her hands

Woman Says Her Dad Put Credit Cards in Her Name Without Telling Her and Now Her Credit Is Ruined

ByKristin Stones

What started as something that felt like a peace offering ended up causing damage she didn’t see coming. Her relationship with her dad has always been complicated, but a few years ago, he gave her a credit card with her name on it. He framed it as something she could use for basic needs like…