Sarah VanHoose
Managing money can feel overwhelming, but having the right budgeting tool can make a big difference. Bowflex circa 2001 At the tender age of 20 I was working full time, going to school full time, and playing house full time with my boyfriend. We had furnished our small house with mostly hand-me-down furniture, I had […]
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Let’s face it! Tax season can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re managing the demands of a family, a business, or both. Maybe you’re in the era like I am where we’re trying to get our steps in, hit our protein goals, get the kids to practice and remember to wash your face – twice! I
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Let’s face it—love and money are pretty much inseparable in a relationship. How we spend, save, and share says a lot about how we show care and are aligned with goals. For women in relationships, especially when you add work and kids to the mix, it can feel like a juggling act to manage finances
Money and Love Languages: Strengthening Your Relationship with a Financial Sync Read More »
The new year is here, and with it comes the opportunity to set fresh goals and create a financial future that excites you. No, really – financial freedom is exciting, I promise. It buys you options, and January is the perfect time to embrace the “new year, new me” energy—after all, everyone else is doing
New Year, New Money Goals: Vision Board for Financial Goals 2025 Read More »
Let me share with you our story of paying off $450,000 in debt in about 18 months. The details are a little foggy at this point, because we’ve been debt free (except for our current mortgage) for nearly a decade but I have some core memories to highlight. Even more importantly, I want to give
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There’s plenty to be afraid of and this time of year your neighbor’s front yard may be trying to flaunt it with spiders, skeletons and creepy witches stirring smoke up in the driveway. Let’s start by talking about fear itself. Recently I had fear described as a choice between two options; both with a punny
Fearless Finances: How to Turn Your Money Worries into Wins Read More »
Shocking statistics coming in hot: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of opening, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. Now, my
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Let’s talk about how cash flow management is critical for solopreneurs. Well, crucial for any business of course – but can take out a solopreneur and send them back to working for the man if not careful. Understanding your cash flow is an important step in your business operations. First things first, what is cash
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There is no such thing as a dumb question. The bold nature of asking a question that you don’t have the answer to is simply a desire to learn and understand. Not stupid at all, but an effort to become more knowledgeable. Money management and finances are long assumed that people ‘should’ know what to
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It’s the American dream still, right? Get a good job, buy a home, have a family – maybe enjoying each other’s company within a white picket fence with a BBQ on a Sunday afternoon. I think it still is. Although the landscape has certainly changed over the last few years. If you’re considering buying a
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