The Friendletter

  Your meals are your business. Always. But if you’re hoping to stretch your grocery budget a little more, it helps to know what those pancakes are actually costing you. Instead of just side-eyeing an $18 prepared meal, try breaking it down. That meal might look pricey, but if it has 8 servings? That’s only…

Good morning!  As summer kicks off, so do new expenses—travel, celebrations, and everything in between. That’s why we pulled together your June Budget Toolkit, full of what to expect this month, where to save, and how to make the most of your money while still enjoying the season. Plus, we’re running a flash sale: ⚡50%…

  Hey friends! If you’ve been around a bit, you may be able to guess which exercise we’re talking about. And no, it’s not cardio (though reviewing 90 days of spending might make your heart race a little). We’re talking about the 90 Day Transaction Inventory—aka the 90DTI. It’s our favorite no-sweat, high-impact financial move…

  Happy Monday! Two months ago, I (Goldie) won a $145 hotel voucher from an email that was almost deleted. True story. It makes you wonder: How many other amazing stuff have landed in the trash folder? While inbox clutter might still be a battle, that win is a great reminder to set up a…

  Hello Sunshine ☀️ Summer can get expensive. But it’s even more expensive when influencers and marketers tell us that in order to make good memories, we have to spend money! We’re here to tell you it’s not true! AND give permission to make different (but still fun!) choices in our most recent podcast episode…

  Mornin’ friends!  What would saving an extra $10k a year mean for you? Checking off a debt pay-off goal? Investing? Taking that much needed vacay? We’ve got 10 tips to make this a reality for you in our Sunday Reset. Check it out 👇 and see which ones work for you! WATCH: 10 Things…

  When people think about making more money, the default is usually to hustle harder.  Update the resume, post on LinkedIn, sign up for Uber. While those things can help, they tend to lead to small, short-term gains. The real money moves usually start with relationships. A strong network can: Unlock job offers BEFORE they’re…

  Happy Friday friends! We’ve all heard the constant buzz around budgeting. Yelling at us to track your spending, cut back, save more, yadda yadda. That’s why we want to introduce you to the Japanese budgeting method called Kakeibo (pronounced kah-keh-boh), which roughly translates to: “household financial ledger.” It’s a journal-based budgeting system that helps…

  Hi Friends!  Think money troubles go away when you win the lottery? We can report: They don’t! We had the opportunity to sit down with Joni, a lottery winner with a new lease on life and some boundary issues with her adult children. Check it out … But first, can you subscribe to our…