Have you ever looked at your bank account on payday and felt like you were rich? Did the increase in your account start to make you excited and anxious? Did that money start to burn a hole in your pocket and you just had to spend it to treat yourself for working hard over the
Read MoreFinancial infidelity can do as much harm to your marriage as a romantic infidelity. Since marriage is part romance and part finance (i.e. running a household, setting common life and financial goals), when you find your spouse engaging in financial behaviors that lack transparency, hide the truth, and/or purposefully obscure the financial realities of your
Read MoreEvery once and a while, I get the question, “Is there money in blogging?” My answer is absolutely. Even though The Frugal Feminista started out as a hobby and a passion to help black women improve their relationship with money, over the last two years, it has proven to be a nice side-hustle considering I
Read Moreby Christina Lattimore “A little boy was having difficulty lifting a heavy stone. His father came along just then. Noting the boy’s failure, he asked, “Are you using all your strength?” “Yes, I am,” the little boy said impatiently. “No, you are not,” the father answered. “I am right here just waiting, and you haven’t
Read MoreMarriage is a journey and along the way, you will have to make repairs. Before you spend money on courses, retreats, and counselors, start with these three basics of a sound marriage. Instead of investing your money, these tips require you to invest your intention and time. Be on time. I know that I have
Read MoreOne of the most annoying money wasters is ATM fees. Last week, I found myself in an ATM-fee conundrum because I needed cash to get my hair done and didn’t want to use a credit card or pay $3.00 to access my own money. So, I figured that I would get around wasting $3.00 on
Read Moreby Christina Lattimore “There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether to let it affect you or not.” Valerie Bertinelli Stress increases the risk of a heart attack by 25%. Stress increases the risk of heart disease by 40% Stress increases the risk of a stroke by 50% 1 in 5 Americans experience “Extreme Stress” and the symptoms include
Read MoreBy Monique Halley I’m deep into self-exploration processes because I know how beneficial it is to understanding who you are and how that transfers into making decisions in your relationships. When you have that sense of clarity, you’re more likely to engage in situations and relationships that enhances and improve the quality of your life.
Read MoreI work with a lot of women that control the purse strings in the home but find themselves struggling to meet their families’ savings goals. When we sit down and do a deep dive and analysis of their budget, one of the biggest money wasters is food— whether it is overspending on groceries, letting food
Read MorePersonal finance management isn’t widely taught through the education system in our society. According to the Council for Economic Education only 14 states require high schools to offer a personal finance course for students. Offered is of course different from mandatory, so who knows how many students actually take advantage. Some colleges offer personal finance courses,
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