PERSONAL FINANCE, ELEVATED.
Growing up, my parent’s money system was simple. They never spent any money, so what was there to argue about? Without a clear model to follow, when it came time to share finances with my husband, it meant I could easily adopt my own system based on our own values. But first, the perennial question: […]
Talking to your significant other about money might be one of the most cringe-worthy things you ever have to do. But even before you have the talk, if you really look, people drop hints about their money mindsets all over the place. Take my husband and me when we were first dating. In the early […]
*Guest post: I often get messages from readers who are struggling with how to have productive money conversations with their significant others, so I’m excited about this post! Money is such a huge part of relationships, and a source for arguments in said relationships. I could have easily written an article about this myself, but […]
Last month I lied to my husband to try to save more money. He’s the type of person who will jump in feet first and support you 120% if you have a goal you want to achieve. So when I told him I wanted to do a cash-only experiment for February, he was all in. […]
When my husband and I first moved in together, we assigned ourselves roles and responsibilities with corresponding job titles. My husband is the cook in the house, so he became Executive Chef. And me? Naturally, I filled the role of VP of Finances. I just crunched the numbers, and we saved a decent amount on […]
I’m all about saving money, but I also think money’s meant to be spent. My money philosophy is simple: as long as you’re meeting your financial goals, then you can do whatever you want with the rest. Even if it’s something “frivolous” like a $300 dinner. So, I’m not afraid to spend money. But how […]
*Guest post: Ever wondered how a blog post really comes together? To celebrate the blog’s six month anniversary, my husband wrote a behind-the-scenes account of what it’s like being a Blogger Husband.* Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blog By Teddy Luxband At a certain point on any given Sunday afternoon here […]