My Journey into Digital Privacy Several years ago, after hearing news about a major data breach affecting millions of people, I felt that familiar twinge of tech anxiety. As someone with an accounting and data science background, I understood the risks better than most—yet I still wasn’t doing enough to protect my own information. While…
Let’s be honest—most budgets feel like a diet. You start strong, cutting out all the “bad” spending, but before long, you’re frustrated, tired, and right back where you started. Sound familiar? That’s because traditional budgeting focuses too much on restriction, not intention. If you’re a single woman over 40 managing your finances solo, you don’t…
Have you ever had one of those days where even brushing your hair feels like climbing a mountain? Maybe you sit down to rest for just a minute and suddenly, two hours have vanished. And then, the guilt creeps in: Why am I so lazy? Why can’t I just get up and do things like…
I remember the first time I sat down to track my spending—it felt overwhelming, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure where to start. Was I doing it wrong? Was I missing something? But here’s the thing—you don’t need to be a financial guru to take control of your money. You just need a starting point….
In 2016, I was finally ready to buy a house. After years of hard work, juggling two full-time roles at my job while also going to school full-time online, I had gotten my finances in order. My son was grown—about 24 at the time—and I had all this free time that I still wasn’t used…
By the time we hit 40, life changes—our bodies feel different, our priorities shift, and let’s be real, energy isn’t what it used to be. I’ve spent a lot of time researching what actually helps at this stage of life—not just what sounds good in theory, but what actually works for me and other women…
In June 2024, I turned 49 years old and was already the “Mimi” to an adorable little boy that my son and his wife created. I had my son when I was only 17, so he’s a full grown man with a whole family now. From the start of 2024, I felt a little lost,…
Just another day of working from home…because it’s never boring! Yes, I have basement cats and main-level cats—which sounds weird, I know. You might be picturing me as an old cat lady who does nothing but cater to animals all day. And honestly… that’s not too far off. I’m almost 50, and my pets run…
💸 Ever feel like your money disappears the second it hits your account? You blink, and poof—it’s gone. Yeah, I’ve been there. Back in my early 40s, I wasn’t splurging or living big. But somehow, I was always asking: Where did it all go? So I tried something simple: I tracked every single dollar I…
🧭 This Post Covers: The first 3 steps of the Solo Money Rebuild™ Path: Reflecting on your mindset Tracking your spending Categorizing what matters You’ll find practical tips + matching worksheets in the Solo Money Starter Kit. Managing money solo comes with unique challenges, but the first step to financial confidence is simple: know where…