What Is Consumer Debt and Should You Avoid It?
You've probably heard the phrase 'consumer debt' thrown around quite a lot, usually with a negative connotation. But what exactly is it? And is it actually bad? I'm breaking down everything you need to know about consumer debt, and sharing the deets on whether or not...
Productivity Planner Review: Does it actually make you more productive?
Juggling to do lists and daily tasks is rough. Add going after big dreams that you're not sure you have time for into the mix? Forget about it. I've been feeling like I need a tool to help me focus on getting done the things that matter to me most. Enter the...
Fall Reading List
Fall always feels like the perfect season to turn serious. To get ready for a winter of hunkering down and spending a bit more time indoors than out. It's less summer pool party vibes and more hot apple cider and a good, long book vibes. Of course, in Oklahoma, that...
How to Check Your Credit Score and Why It Matters
Credit scores and credit reports can feel like really murky waters. Figuring out what a good credit score is can feel daunting, let alone even figuring out how to make yours better. I remember being afraid of checking my credit score for years because I was worried it wasn’t excellent. But don’t worry, everyone has to start from the bottom, and the basic rules are pretty simple to understand. Here’s all the basics on credit scores explained.
How to Get that ‘Back to School’ Feeling When You Aren’t in School Anymore
We all know that 'back to school' feeling. It's glorious. There's something about those freshly sharpened pencils, empty notebooks waiting to be filled, a whole school-year of learning and possibility ahead. One of the worst parts of growing up is that you no longer...
Summer Reading Recap
This summer was the first time that I picked out a bunch of books to read over a season. I found that I really enjoyed it! Picking books to read over a certain season can direct your reading life and ensure that you get to the books you want to read most, not just the...
What I Learned from Tracking My Time for a Whole Week
One of the best time management tricks I've ever read is to track your time for one week. What you do is keep track of alllll the things you spent your time on for an entire week, whether it's Facebook scrolling or your weekend nap. It sounds like an onerous task, but...
August Goals
Each month I write a recap of how the previous month's goals went (ie I usually confess) and then I list out my goals for next month. The reason that I do this is twofold. For one, it causes me to think through how I actually want to be spending my resources over the...
How to Bounce Back After Vacation
I've heard so many people say that they need a post-vacation vacation, and I've certainly felt like this a number of times. Traveling is exhausting. Oftentimes, when you're on vacation, you spend a lot more time than usual out in the sun or walking around. This is...
Subscribe