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 Unnecessary Purchases People Are Ditching This Year

Spending habits have shifted as people get more selective about where their money goes. Purchases that once felt normal now feel easy to question. These are the items many people are choosing to leave behind as they focus on value, simplicity, and less financial stress. Multiple Streaming Subscriptions at Once Streaming services used to feel…

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12 Secondhand Finds People Say Beat Buying New

Buying secondhand is no longer about settling for less. Many people now prefer it because the quality is better, the price is lower, and the items often last longer. Here are twelve secondhand finds people consistently say outperform buying new in both value and satisfaction. Solid Wood Furniture Older wood furniture was built to last….

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9 Spending Shifts Showing How Americans Are Adjusting

Money habits are changing in noticeable ways. People are not just cutting back. They are spending differently and making more deliberate choices about where their dollars go. These nine shifts reflect how households are adapting to higher costs while trying to protect stability and peace of mind. Trading Convenience for Control Many Americans are stepping…

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8 Trends Showing How Work Culture Is Changing in the United States

American workplace culture is transforming faster than any period since industrialization. You see fundamental shifts in what workers expect and what employers must provide. These changes reflect evolving values about time, autonomy, and life balance that previous generations didn’t demand or couldn’t achieve. Remote Work Becoming Permanent Standard Companies initially treated remote work as a…