Author Archives: The Beans

Make Progress: Savings Edition

Savings secured a spot in our three principles of money + life balance because of its great financial, emotional, and behavioral benefits. … Read More

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Friends with Money: Money and Relationships

How do your “people” influence your spending habits? We’re talking about your community, your circle, your friends, your family. Maybe you don’t think they influence you at all, but research says that’s unlikely. We are social beings, and we tend to match the habits of others in our circles, whether we like it (or realize it) or not. … Read More

It’s a new year. You have plans. Does your money?

Let’s make 2026 the year you experience more joy and less stress by having a cash flow plan that works for you. … Read More

Build Generational Wealth

We often think of the next generations as our own children; however, it can also include our extended family, our neighborhoods, causes or organizations we care about, or even the culture we come from. The decisions we make today to grow our wealth have an impact on those who come after us. This is the concept of generational wealth. … Read More

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Success Tips for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PSLF was created to relieve some of the burdens of student loans for those employed in public service professions, such as those who work in education, healthcare, non-profit, and government jobs, for example. … Read More

Navigating Debt: 3 proven practices for Caring Professionals

Navigating Debt: 3 proven practices  for Caring Professionals

For those of us tackling card debt, the sheer number of recommendations can be overwhelming. Where to start? What to do? … Read More

How to Build Your Plan When You Have Debt and Savings

Balancing debt and savings can feel like trying to pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time – tricky, but totally doable. … Read More

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Make Progress when Relationships + Money Mix

It’s time to throw away what you have been told: relationships and money do mix. Let us show you how your relationships can promote your financial progress. … Read More

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Cultivate More Joy and Less Stress this Holiday Season

“I hadn’t really thought about (planning) for my holidays and giving myself a limit. I do have an insanely large family, so many of us. And I always like to give to my family.” -Valentina … Read More

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Money Made Simple

“I’m trying to be a better steward of where my money goes and putting a name to every dollar. “- Ayauna … Read More