Going through a divorce is stressful and typically fraught with emotion. The last thing you may want to think about is sticking to a budget. It's one more thing to stress about during an already stressful time. People often assume living on a budget translates to all these negative things: [...]
We all know it's important to talk about finances before committing to someone for the rest of your life. And sure, it's great to have that conversation, but how and where do you even start? The reality is most people were never taught financial and budgeting basics, so talking about [...]
Let’s face it. Money is a tough topic of conversation, especially if that conversation is with your spouse. Before you utter the words "We need to talk about our money" with your significant other, take a deep breath and read our best tips for what to say in a budget [...]
Jill Emanuel is the lead financial coach at Fiscal Fitness Phoenix and has an inspiring story about how she and her husband pulled themselves out of being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and on the verge of bankruptcy. They were Fiscal Fitness clients for 5 years while they paid off [...]
Transitioning from two incomes to one, especially in the case of divorce, can be extremely emotional. You may be looking for anything you can grasp hold of in search of stability. However, it's also the time where making big decisions—like buying a new house—may not be the best idea. Waiting a [...]