All posts by Paula Bostwick

Discover 5 money questions to ask before buying a new or used car to save on financing fees taxes depreciation and ownership costs.

Discover what happens if you pause social insurance as a freelancer including legal options risks and impact on pension health and benefits.

Learn how to manage social obligation spending without guilt with practical tips on budgeting boundaries and mindful gifting strategies.

Discover the real annual cost of owning a cat or dog beyond food including vet care grooming insurance and hidden expenses for 2026.

Discover budget-friendly gym alternatives with home workouts bodyweight exercises and free fitness apps to save money and stay fit effectively.

Discover why money anxiety in your 20s is normal and learn practical ways to cope with financial stress and build confidence.

I think we can all agree that having time, money, and energy are good things to have (and the more, the better). Well, there’s a wise old adage about the 3 stages of life as it relates to time, energy, and money that is just as telling now as ever: 1.In your child/teen-age (pre-work) years: …

Learn how to talk about money with your partner without fighting using expert tips on communication budgeting and building financial trust together

When you distill it to its most basic level, personal finance is simply: 1.What’s coming in (your income) minus 2.What’s going out (your expenses) With that in mind, it stands to reason that if you want to improve your personal finances, cutting your expenses needs to be one of the major areas that you focus …