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Actionable Tips to Keep Holiday Spending On Track (And Save 100’s!)

November 29, 2017

The holidays can be SO expensive. These are some great, yet simple tips to implement that will help save a hundred bucks or even more!

I hope you truly find the holidays to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, just as the song goes. It may not be the best for your wallet or your waistline, but it’s definitely my favorite season! And, it can still be wonderful without breaking the bank. I’ve found a few helpful tips […]

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3 Quantifiable Ways Being Grateful Will Make You Rich

November 22, 2017

Focusing on what is already in your life will make you happy, successful and even rich. Gratitude helps you spend less, make more and give!

It’s that time of year. The leaves have fallen off the trees, the weather has turned cold (at least in Michigan!) and the gratitude challenges have started up on Facebook again. The holidays are in full swing. As a millennial, I’m more than familiar with the enemy of gratitude: entitlement. Even though growing up poor […]

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5 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Gift-Giving (And Printable Spending Plan!)

December 15, 2016

So much stress gone by following a similar plan this year! And LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this printable/spreadsheet to track Christmas gifts!

I absolutely love Christmas time.  The excitement.  The decorations.  The music.  The message. But, oh…the gifts.  I’m terrible at giving thoughtful gifts.  Unfortunately, this has meant that I’ve spent many years scrambling at the last minute to finish my Christmas gift purchases. Having kids compounds this (in my case times three).  I’ve spent this year […]

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I'm Kathryn Hanna-wife, mother of 3, a Christian and a Certified Public Accountant. I love to budget (really, I do!), build spreadsheets and spend money on travel, sewing supplies and good chocolate. Read More…

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