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 arguing with family

Woman Says She Still Drives a 20-Year-Old Car Herself but Her Husband’s Family Expects Her to Buy His Cousin’s Daughter a $50K Vehicle for College

She and her husband were the first in either of their families to go to college, build stable careers, and reach a point of real financial comfort. Neither of them got there easily, and growing up with financial insecurity shaped the way they both handle money now. They own a house, save aggressively, and live…

Man and pregnant women sitting on a couch arguing

Man Plans to Spend His Entire Paternity Leave Relaxing at Home While a Paid Nanny Watches His Kids and His Wife Goes Straight Back to Work

He’s about to become a father for the third time, and instead of excitement alone, the timing has sparked a serious conflict at home. He and his wife already have a full-time nanny locked in and paid to care for all three children during the day. The plan was in place before the argument started,…

Man looking shocked at a bill he opened

Man Says His Dying Father Asked Him to “Make Sure the Grandkids Got Something” and Now He’s Struggling With How to Divide Nearly $300,000 Without Tearing the Family Apart

After losing his father last year, he thought the hardest part would be grieving and handling the estate. Instead, he’s now facing an emotional decision that could permanently affect family relationships and determine how nearly $300,000 gets divided among the next generation. His Father Left Everything to Him Legally, the inheritance belongs entirely to him…

Employees chatting during a meeting

Woman Says What Started as a Temporary Shutdown and Layoff Announcement Now Has Her Feeling Like HR Is Trying to Trick Her Into Quitting

What started as a straightforward layoff situation is now turning into something that feels increasingly suspicious. At the end of March, she and the rest of her coworkers were informed that the company would be shutting down for renovations at the end of May. Everyone was given a 60-day notice and told layoffs were coming,…

Adult son upset with his parents

Man Says He Worked for Years to Graduate Debt-Free but His Parents Now Want Him to Give His Savings to His Pregnant Sister

What was supposed to be the start of his future has suddenly turned into a family fight over money, guilt, and long-standing resentment. At 22 years old, he recently graduated from college debt-free thanks to a combination of hard work, scholarships, part-time jobs, and a small savings account his grandparents started for him when he…

Couple looking annoyed with their realtor

Frustrated Homeowners Say Their Realtor Failed to Sell Their House, Damaged the Home, Then Demanded $4,000 When They Wanted to Cancel the Listing

A pair of homeowners say they were shocked when the real estate agent they hired to sell their house allegedly demanded thousands of dollars after the property sat unsold for months and was left with visible damage from staging furniture removal. The house sat on the market for months According to the homeowners, they originally…