May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many of us do things that may not harm us physically, but destroy us mentally. In my opinion, holding on to unnecessary anger is one of those things that can destroy us mentally. This was originally written on Father’s Day 2014, however a discussion around forgiving others is a
Read MoreMy husband and I have always toyed with the idea of living off of fifty percent of our incomes— not necessarily because one of us wants to quit our job right now, (ummm…that’s really not true…so let me stop LOL) but because we are serious about wealth and understand that our daily decisions impact our
Read MoreHave 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.
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