Nothing will make you want to close a spreadsheet faster. 😂 Luckily, once I went through everything, I realized I just needed to update a few things and move some money around. But September? I’m getting serious about paying down my debt and I’m actually excited to document it. Debt payoff

First stop on our road trip 🚗🏔️ 📍 Royal Gorge Route Railroad — Cañon City, Colorado The ride was a little pricey, so after watching a bunch of reviews, I decided to book the coach seats instead of the dome. Honestly, I’m glad we did because we spent most of the ride out on the open-air car an

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly asking yourself, “Where did my paycheck go?” you’re not alone. For years, I tried to make a traditional monthly budget work. Every month I’d list my bills, estimate my spending, and promise myself this time would be different. But it never was. Th

For years, I thought I just wasn’t good with money. Every payday felt the same. I’d pay a few bills, spend what was left, and somehow end up wondering where my paycheck went. I thought I needed to make more money. But what I actually needed… was a plan. The biggest shift for me wasn’

Everyone says working from home is so relaxing… 😂 Me by 9 a.m. If you know, you know. #workfromhome #workingfromhome #corporatehumor #corporatelife #officelife

Hi, I’m Crystal For years, I thought I was just trying to make more money. But, if I’m honest, I’ve been really trying to build a life that actually felt like mine. Somewhere between work, responsibilities, bills, and just surviving, I lost a little bit of myself. So instead of waiting

I thought every bill had to be split between my paychecks… For the longest time, I thought splitting every bill between my paychecks was the “right” way to budget. Until I realized… 💡 Not every bill should be split. Some are better paid in full. Some make more sense to divide between p

Most work days and then evenings look something like this… ✔ Finish work. ✔ Take a deep breath. ✔ Open the laptop again. Some nights I’m creating planners. Some nights I’m updating my website. Some nights I’m editing content. Some nights I’m just trying to keep showing up. It’s slow.

One minute I’m planning a vacation… The next I’m trying to build a business after work, get healthier, organize my finances, build better habits, create content, and somehow convince myself I’ll have free time this weekend. 😂 At what point do we stop saying, “Once I finish this one thing…”

So you decide to clean up and then decide to call on you. At that point my internet was acting up. 🤷🏽‍♀️😂 Tell me I’m not the only one who’s done this. #corporategirly #corporatehumor #jokes #wfh

I can’t help myself… whenever I feel like I want to get back on track, I start making lists, organizing everything, so I can get back into a routine. 😂 But this July feels different. It’s my birthday month, I’m entering a new decade (hello, 40! 💗), and it honestly feels like the perfect oppor

You’re not lazy. You’re overwhelmed. There’s a difference. For the longest time, I thought I lacked discipline. But the truth? I was trying to remember too many things at once. That’s why I love paycheck planning. Not because it makes me “better” with money. Because it gives

Financial stress is so heavy sometimes, especially when you’re trying your best and STILL feel behind. But little by little…. It does get better 💕 Follow me if you’re a woman rebuilding your finances. 💚 #financialbaddies #financesimplified #personalfinance

What finally helped me was creating a simple payday routine: ✨ review upcoming bills ✨ split what needs to come from each paycheck ✨ transfer savings/sinking funds first ✨ check my remaining balance ✨ leave buffer money in checking #spendinghabits #MoneyTips #personalfinanceforwomen