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.

Couple sitting on the couch looking upset with each other

Father of Three Says He Works Full Time, Handles the Household, and Still Has to Justify Spending More Than $10 on Himself

He works full-time, spends hours commuting every week, and still handles most of the responsibilities at home, yet he’s being told he shouldn’t spend money on himself at all. He’s the primary earner in a household with three young kids, bringing in about three times what his spouse makes annually. His job takes up around…

Teenage boy hugging his mother

Teen Says His Mom Borrows $1K to $3K Every Month to Survive but Refuses to Change Her Spending Habits and He’s Trying to Plan His Way Out

He’s 16 and already paying close attention to how money works in his household, mostly because it’s hard to ignore when things feel tight all the time. On paper, the situation looks like it should be manageable. There’s income coming in, a large portion of past debt has already been wiped out, and there’s support…

Elderly man looking annoyed

75 Year Old Says He Has No Assets and Lives on Social Security but Is Still Being Sued for $10K in Credit Card Debt

At 75, he’s not dealing with a complicated financial portfolio or a long list of assets. He’s dealing with a single problem that feels bigger than everything else, and that’s a $10,000 credit card debt that has now turned into a lawsuit. He doesn’t own a home or have a car. He rents and lives…

Mother yelling and daughter who looks sad

18 Year Old Has Paid Her Mom Over $30,000 for “Debt” and Board and Is Still Being Told She Owes $8,500 More

She thought she was paying back a small amount she owed. Instead, it’s turned into something that’s draining her finances every single week. At 18, she started sending her mom $200 every Tuesday to cover money she had borrowed over time. Things like school lunches and small expenses added up, and her mom made it…

Mom and daughter looking upset with one another

18 Year Old Says She Tried to Manage Her Own Money but Her Mom Kept Watching Every Transaction So She Removed Her Access and Now It’s Causing Conflict

She thought opening her own bank account would be a step toward independence. Instead, it turned into something that still felt controlled. At 18, she had just started figuring out how money works in real life. Her mom helped her set up the account, which made sense at the time since she didn’t know what…

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…