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When There’s No Margin at All
Living paycheck to paycheck can feel impossible to escape, but margin is what gives you power and peace. It’s not about income, it’s about awareness, choices, and small, intentional steps that create space to breathe. Even ten or twenty dollars set aside can shift your mindset and open new possibilities. Margin isn’t optional. It’s foundational.
Is Your Spending Guilt-free?
Spending is supposed to feel good so why does it often come with guilt? In this post, I explore the 3 hidden reasons behind guilt-driven spending and how to break free with a healthy plan, mindset, and guardrails. Let’s move toward spending with more peace and less pressure.
Know What You Spend
You can’t plan for financial freedom if you don’t know what you’re spending now. Awareness is the first step because your spending today shapes what you’re retiring to tomorrow.