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.

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10 Common Purchases People Are Learning to Live Without

Americans are rethinking how they spend their money. Higher prices and new priorities are forcing people to decide what really matters. Subscriptions, impulse buys, and trendy upgrades are losing their appeal. More people are realizing that cutting back can actually make life feel lighter. Here are ten things many are choosing to skip these days….

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8 Trends Showing Why Owning a Home Feels Impossible Now

Owning a home used to be a major life goal for most Americans. Now, it feels like a distant dream. Prices have soared, interest rates stay high, and available homes are harder to find. Something that once symbolized financial success now causes stress for families trying to buy. Here are eight reasons homeownership feels out…

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8 Purchases the Wealthy Make That Average Earners Avoid

How people spend money says a lot about their priorities. Wealthy individuals often buy things others see as unnecessary. Their purchases tend to focus on saving time, reducing stress, or gaining long-term benefits. Here are eight purchases that are less about luxury and more about convenience and control. Luxury Real Estate For the wealthy, property…

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7 Big-Ticket Items That Rarely Hold Their Value

Some purchases feel exciting in the moment but lose value almost immediately. These big-ticket items may seem like investments, yet they rarely pay off. Instead of appreciating over time, they often become financial burdens that are hard to recover from. Here are seven costly things that don’t hold their value the way people expect. New…