How Canceling Amazon Prime Changed My Life
As the founder of Dr. Budgets, you can safely assume I have a good handle on my spending. But, even I have blind spots when it comes to my household expenses. Amazon Prime was one of those blind spots. In early 2019 we canceled our Amazon Prime subscription, and we haven’t looked back. If you
- Published in Spend Wisely
You Don’t Need an Emergency Fund for These Financial “Emergencies”
An emergency fund (or cash reserve fund) is important to your financial security. I would say paying off high-interest debt and building up an emergency fund are the foundation of your financial stability. This rings even more true during these unprecedented times. But, when should you tap into your emergency fund? What constitutes a financial
- Published in Organization Tips
Gina’s Success Story
Gina’s Background I consider myself to be an “elder Millennial.” I’m not quite Gen X and not really a Millennial. I’m happy to be referred to in that way, but that means we grew up with credit cards being peddled on college campuses (“Get a credit card, get a T-shirt!”). People our age had parents
- Published in Success Stories
The True Cost of a Larger House
What is the true cost of a larger house? Since my wife and I are thinking about moving from our condo into a single-family home within the next year or two, I asked myself, “Is that a sound financial decision?” To answer that question, I decided to crunch the numbers for our situation. I knew
- Published in Spend Wisely
Financially Prepare for Life After COVID-19
Our lives have been turned upside down because of the pandemic, so I wanted to share what you can do now to financially prepare for life after COVID-19. As a side note, if you are facing financial hardship right now, please read our last post titled Coronavirus Outbreak Financial Tips. Since we don’t really know
- Published in Spend Wisely
Smart Business Holiday Spending Can Reduce Your Tax Bill
Did your business do better than expected this year? If so, congratulations! While I don’t encourage frivolous spending to save on taxes (after all, your tax deduction is never more than the actual expense!), there are some ways for you to save money on taxes with smart business holiday spending at the end of the
- Published in Business Owners
David and Mary’s Success Story
David and Mary* are another couple we worked with where one person wanted to work with a money coach and the other was hesitant, at first. Fortunately, Mary came around to the idea of working with a money coach, and now the two of them have achieved a lot as a couple! Here’s their story:
- Published in Success Stories
Why Hiring Your Child Is a Good Idea
So, is hiring your child a good idea if you own a business? I think so! As a money coach, I’m always looking for creative ways to save money for my clients, and hiring your child is a great way to accomplish this objective. First things first though… ensure you hire them the right way.
- Published in Business Owners
Is Debt Good for a Business?
Many small business owners probably ask themselves at one point or another, “Should I go into debt for my business?” As a new business owner, one of the first decisions you might make is whether to go into debt for the things you might “need” for your business. Depending on the type of business you
- Published in Business Owners
COUPLES: Can You Benefit from Hiring a Money Coach?
- Published in Love and Marriage