Saving Money on Kids Stuff

By Jeannie Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets There was a time when my daughter was around one year old that I started spending a lot of money. For a period of a few months, our expenditures were growing by a couple hundred dollars each month. I could justify pretty much all of...

Debt-Free Vacations

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets It’s officially summer and, for many of us, that means summer vacations! For many of my clients, the idea of saving for a vacation throughout the year had never occurred to them before working with me. They would simply charge all...

How Couples Can Achieve Financial Goals

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, so naturally, this is an area where couples should want to get on the same page with each other. Many couples have told me, “money is the only thing we fight about.” Often,...

Financial Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is here! Now is not only a good time for spring cleaning your home, but also for financial spring cleaning. Here are some things to consider when you do your financial spring cleaning: Review Budget (Spending Plan) We are about a third of the way through the...