Is Your “Worth-it” Line Different than Your Spouse’s? That’s Always Fun…

Is Your “Worth-it” Line Different than Your Spouse’s? That’s Always Fun…

by Lori Atwood | Jul 27, 2021 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

We all have a “worth it” line and usually marry someone whose line is different. I see this with couples all the time: one partner will wait until the gas gauge is near empty because she knows she will be near that super cheap gas station next Saturday. Or, maybe one...
Financial New Year’s Resolutions – Try Small Steps

Financial New Year’s Resolutions – Try Small Steps

by Lori Atwood | Jan 20, 2020 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

Elizabeth Westendorf here. I’m an Associate with Fearless Finance® by Atwood Financial Planning. New Year is always a time when people start looking at making financial changes. I am going to chat with you today about how to set your New Year’s resolutions up...
Back to School, Back to Meal Planning: Try to Keep Your Groceries Bill in Check

Back to School, Back to Meal Planning: Try to Keep Your Groceries Bill in Check

by Lori Atwood | Sep 6, 2017 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

Hi all, I hope you had a great summer and are ready for Back to school, and back to “normal” schedules. It is the perfect time to discuss one of the biggest areas we all tend to overspend: Groceries. My top 5 tips for reducing your groceries spending are...
3 Reasons Spring Cleaning is Good for Your Wallet and Why Clutter Can Be Expensive

3 Reasons Spring Cleaning is Good for Your Wallet and Why Clutter Can Be Expensive

by Lori Atwood | Apr 24, 2014 | Financial Fitness

I always say that things that are good for you, are usually good for your wallet in the long term. De-cluttering is good for your mind and body and in the long term, good for your wallet. Springtime is a good time to think about de-cluttering as we open windows, throw...
5 Household Money Savings Tips You Can Use This Week!

5 Household Money Savings Tips You Can Use This Week!

by Lori Atwood | Aug 27, 2013 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

1. Buy a water filter instead of bottled water If you buy 1 (16-20 oz) water bottle a day, you’re talking about saving anywhere from ($5/24 case) $76 – $730 per year ($2 bottle/365 days). We use a PUR water filter at my house, but you can put a filter on...
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