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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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

ByKristin Stones

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…

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

ByKristin Stones

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

ByKristin Stones

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…

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

ByKristin Stones

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…

Man hanging out the door of a Range Rover

Man Says Land Rover Dealership Took Back His $97,000 Vehicle After Demanding an Extra $20,000 Hours After He Signed the Contract

ByKristin Stones

A man says what started as a routine luxury vehicle purchase spiraled into a months-long dispute after a New York car dealership allegedly tried to change the terms of a finalized contract and eventually repossessed the vehicle without warning. A completed deal quickly fell apart According to the buyer, he purchased a vehicle from a…

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Engaged Woman Says She’s Terrified Her Fiancé’s Ex-Wife Will Seek More Child Support Once They Combine Their Six-Figure Incomes

ByKristin Stones

A woman preparing to marry her fiancé says she has started worrying about how their finances could affect his existing child support arrangement with his ex-wife, especially because the couple now shares a significantly higher household income. A blended family brought financial questions The 25-year-old woman explained that she is engaged to a 26-year-old man…