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Baby Step #3
Ok, so you have completed Baby Step #2, all your debt except for your mortgage is paid off! Wow, what a great feeling! It's...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 26, 20252 min read


A Change Would Do You Good
I have logged my food intake in an app for years. I'm not always consistent and I'm rarely perfect for more than a few days at a time. ...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Money Management is Self-Care
I never really thought about it before, budgeting being part of a self-care regimen. And so I did a bit of research on self-care. There...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 20, 20252 min read


300 Things
During a networking call today, I learned about 300 Things I Want From God . Since I'm always up for challenge, as a curious person, I...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 17, 20251 min read


You Just Never Know
I'll never forget the early morning I woke up and heard water running. It sounded like it was coming from the bathtub, I turned the...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Baby Step #2
How much money are you putting towards debt each month? Do you know? Do you want to know? Do you know the balances on your customer...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Shhh.... It's a Secret
In my financial network an interesting story was told. A woman was going to surprise her husband by secretly paying off debt. On the...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Baby Step #1
Maybe you are familiar with the seven Baby Steps. Maybe you're not. Baby Step #1 is to save a thousand dollars and put it into an...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Emergency Funds
Why do you need an emergency fund? How much should you have in your emergency fund? Where should you keep your emergency fund? Do...

Angela Smith, MBA
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Pizza Night!
Come Friday, it never fails, I'm tired and ready for the weekend. Since my husband and I got married, we have enjoyed pizza every Friday...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 30, 20251 min read


The Price of Jeans
I had the pleasure of enjoying an evening with my love, just the two us. We ended up at the local sporting goods store, because what...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Finances Feeling like a Dumpster Fire?
This year was going to be different. Jane was going to get her finances in order. She made good money, she had a career she loved, she...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Methods for Paying Off Debt
There are many methodologies for paying off debt. Whichever one you decide to use, jump in with both feet and don't quit until the final...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Intentional Spending
How you spend your money says a lot about you. Do you spend your money purposely or haphazardly? One way will have you feeling...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 18, 20252 min read


Annual Goal Setting
I don't know about you, but I haven't had a New Year's Resolution in ages. It just seemed like I was destined to fail. I would set very...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 15, 20253 min read


Made in the USA
While doing some online shopping over the weekend, I was trying to narrow down all the options. There were so many, so I decided to see...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Taking Control of Your Finances: Why Managing Your Money Matters
Managing your money effectively is a crucial life skill that can have a significant impact on your financial stability, security, and...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 10, 20252 min read


6 Money-Saving Hacks You Need to Know to Make Smart Financial Choices
Managing your finances can feel daunting. With endless options and constant advice, it’s tough to pinpoint what actually works. In this...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 8, 20253 min read


Budgeting 101
The best time to start budgeting is now. It will take a few months to get the hang of it, but eventually it will be part of your daily...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 3, 20252 min read


New Year's Day Traditions
Having a family does not require you to have traditions, but I find it very nice to have something fun to look forward to again and...

Angela Smith, MBA
Jan 1, 20253 min read
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