Articles by Kate

Although I have been struggling with a major financial decision for the last 6 months, I have finally concluded that the cons outweigh the pros at the moment and that I’m going to hold off on doing anything major quite yet.

YNAB is a nifty little software program to help you budget your money and create a spending plan that will keep you from worrying about your money! It works.

An update on the status of my divorce and finances.

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a get out of debt classic. This book can tell you everything you need to know to get out of debt and will motivate you to do just that.

If you’ve ever watched Til Debt Do Us Part, you’ll know who Gail Vaz-Oxlade is. For those who don’t, she’s a no-nonsense proponent of living within your means, without consumer debt. Debt-Free Forever is her top-notch advice for getting out of debt, all in one place.

A glimpse into my financial present and my financial future.

I imagined him to be so much more than he turned out to be. I made up elaborate reasons why he behaved the way he did, made the choices he made, had the reactions he had. None of them were real.

I came across this book today, and although this isn’t the time for me to be thinking about those extra kids I wanted but didn’t get, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book I want to read.

Blogging during a divorce can be tricky. To protect my financial interests, I’ve made the decision to limit how much I tell until after the divorce is final. Just in case.

There are a lot of good reviews of this book, so if you’re in a situation where you need some financial advice for a divorce, this book is an excellent option.