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

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…

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22-Year-Old Says Her Mom Keeps Asking for Pay Stubs With No Explanation and It’s Starting to Feel Suspicious

What started as a small request is now raising bigger concerns for her. She’s 22 and still living at home, working a lower-paying job while trying to figure things out. For the past couple of years, her mom has been asking for copies of her pay stubs every few months. The Requests Feel Vague Each…

Couples fight and offended

Man Says His Girlfriend Spends Every Dollar She Earns and Told Her His Money Isn’t “Their Money” After She Expected Him to Cover Both

What started as a difference in spending habits is turning into something much bigger. He’s been with his girlfriend for over two years. He works in corporate finance, earns a solid income, and keeps his expenses low by living at home and being intentional with his money. Because of that, he’s built up savings and…

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She Says They Need Every Paycheck Before Relocating but Her Husband Wants Out Now No Matter the Cost

What started as support for a career change is turning into a constant source of stress. Her husband has hated his job for a while and has been asking to leave. She hasn’t shut that down. She’s been clear that she’s on board, as long as the transition doesn’t put their family at risk. The…

Couples fight and offended

Woman Says Her Boyfriend Pays for Date Nights but Contributes Nothing to the Home They Share and It’s Starting to Bother Her

What looks simple on the surface is really about balance, not just money. She owns the home, covers all household expenses, and buys most of the groceries. He lives there rent-free, handles his own personal bills, and usually pays when they go out, which creates a kind of informal trade-off between them. The Current Setup…

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Woman Says Group Expects Her to Pay More for Cruise Just Because She’s Sharing a Room With Her Husband and She Feels it’s Unfair

What started as a simple group trip is now turning into a situation she’s not sure how to address. She and her husband are planning a cruise with friends, and because a couple people are on tighter budgets, they’re looking at more affordable cruise options. At first, everything seemed straightforward, but once they started pricing…