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Spend Spend Spend…

August 9, 2023 Last week I talked about understanding that life requires spending money despite trying to save even though I have tried my hardest not to. Lately, I feel like I’ve had to spend left and right. With back to school right around the corner, the kids need new uniforms, shoes and so on as growth spurts mean we need to replace items from last year. I needed to get new tires which isn’t cheap and of course, mechanics find everything else that needs maintenance as well so that has been costly. I have been wanting to enjoy the last few weeks of summer and have some fun which adds up once everyone is accounted and paid for. I’m hoping there will be some calm to the spending storm once school is back in session and we aren’t so busy. While I constantly having saving on my mind, I’m still a person and have to live my life and remember that saving money consists of more than just not spending money. Even though not spending gets hard, Project Money has been a great accountability partner to keep me mindful of what and when I do spend and not spending out of my budget. You might also be interested in If it’s not one thing, it’s another. There are weeks when I feel extremely confident, and then there are weeks when I feel like my money is being spent... The more the project continues, the more I grow a greater appreciation for accountability partners. They are people who are there to support you and have... Nothing major is happening right now. Everything over here is running smoothly. Work is going well, kids are enjoying school, and our fall/winter activities... Last weekend, I took a last-minute getaway to Vegas and made a long weekend out of it. This was needed because lately I felt as if I wasn’t doing much... It’s official – student loan repayments have begun. A couple weeks ago, I talked about student loan payments and the options I was exploring. I got an... My coach, Megan, gave me feedback from my post last week and reminded me change is the hardest part – that’s what most people are scared of, and I’ve overcame... This past week, I recorded my second interview for WKOW. This time around, I felt more comfortable and more confident in what I was saying and what I am... The time has finally come for student loans to begin repayment. I never had to repay federal loans or really think about my options. COVID hit and quarantine... I met with my coach, Megan, last Monday and felt reassured that she agrees my small accomplishments are in fact wins and that I should feel proud no matter...