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 his older parents

20-Year-Old Says His Mom Is Pressuring Him to Co-Sign a $400K Mortgage His Parents Couldn’t Get Approved for and He Feels Trapped

He’s 20 years old, working retail, and has done everything right so far when it comes to money. He’s built a small but clean credit history, stayed out of debt, and kept things simple while earning around $18,000 a year. He still lives at home with his family, which includes his mom, stepdad, and several…

Mother and daughter looking angry at one another

She Let Her Mom Take Over Her Car Payments to Help Her Out Then Watched Her Skip Payments for Months and Still Ask for $2,000 Back

She tried to help her mom, and now she’s stuck carrying the cost of that decision. Back in mid-2023, her mom needed a car. The one she had was falling apart and no longer safe to drive, so she stepped in and offered a solution that felt reasonable at the time. Her mom could use…

Car salesman showing an EV in the dealership

8 Purchases People Say They “Deserve” No Matter the Cost

Everyone works hard, and it’s normal to want to enjoy the money you earn. The trouble starts when the word deserve becomes the default reason to spend, especially when the price tag doesn’t match your reality. Telling yourself you deserve something can feel empowering in the moment, but it doesn’t change what that purchase does…

Male employee sitting ask his desk looking excited

Man Says He’d Rather Stay in a Low-Stress Job Forever Than Earn More and End Up Burned Out and Miserable

He doesn’t feel driven to move up, even though he knows he probably could if he wanted to. After spending years working in hospitality, where schedules changed constantly and job security never felt guaranteed, he ended up in a public sector role that feels much more predictable. The work itself isn’t exciting, but the structure…

Parents arguing with their adult daughter

Parents Let Their Daughter Stay Rent Free for Years Then She Refused to Move Out After Remarrying and Plans to Stay Indefinitely

Four years ago, they opened their home to help their daughter get back on her feet. She had just gone through a divorce and needed somewhere stable to land, so he and his wife made space for her in their home. What started as a temporary solution slowly turned into a long-term living arrangement. She…

Female coworkers looking frustrated with each other while working

Woman Collected Money for a Coworker’s Medical Crisis Then Heard Something That Made Her Stop Before Handing it Over

She stepped up without hesitation when a coworker said she was struggling. In a small office where people tend to look out for each other, it didn’t feel like a big decision at first. One person shared that a sudden medical issue had thrown off her finances and she wasn’t sure she could cover rent…