Life as a single mom was no walk in the park. Add a variable income to the mix, and it often felt like I was trying to build ...

Thanksgiving came and went in a flurry of food, laughter, and cherished moments, and just like that, the holiday season is ...

As any long term BAD reader knows, I love to gamify finances. It keeps me motivated. And this year was no different. I decided earlier in the year that my Christmas budget would depend wholly on my $5 ...

Financial landscapes are rarely predictable. From global economic disruptions to personal income fluctuations, the modern financial journey is a complex maze of challenges and opportunities. Economic ...

I just published a post about my 2025 Financial Goals. It’s nearing the end of the year, so it seems like a good time to reflect back on my 2024 Financial Goals and see how things have gone.