Clean Products and Your Budget

Recently I have been paying more attention to ingredients. And not just in food. Have you ever thought about what makes your body wash sudsy? (Answer- it’s often sodium laureate sulfate) Or how your deodorant keeps you from sweating? (Answer- usually aluminum) I was living under a rock by assuming that all the big brands … Continue reading Clean Products and Your Budget →

The Financial Ride: Budgeting 101 Making Lists

Let's recap... Step one: open your eyes to your financial situation. Before you read on you should have your income and expense ducks in a row. You should roughly know how much is coming in and how much is going out. You will also have likely found some startling spending patterns and habits. Now that … Continue reading The Financial Ride: Budgeting 101 Making Lists →

The Financial Ride: Budgeting 101 Opening Your Eyes

Finances can be compared to roller coasters. Highs and lows, quick turns without notice, dark tunnels and steep drops. As long as you're alive you will be faced with financial decisions, job changes or losses, unexpected financial strains, but the more prepared you are the better you can handle it. I've been broke and I've … Continue reading The Financial Ride: Budgeting 101 Opening Your Eyes →