How a Shift in Debt Mindset Can Spark a Financial Transformation
Debt has been a part of my life since college. It started as something I accepted as a normal part of being an adult. Debt was simply what happened when I made a big purchase. And as long as I thought I could pay back the loan, I didn’t think twice about financing my larger […]
Being Good With Money is More Than Simply Spending Less – Insights from Tracking 3 Years of Spending
For years, I have struggled to change my spending habits. I tried many times to fill those savings buckets. Cutting back on things I had grown to enjoy was always a challenge. But in 2017, something finally clicked. I suddenly felt this strong urge to take control of my money and, in turn, my life. […]
6 Reasons Tracking Expenses Will Improve Your Finances
Tracking your expenses is the foundation you need to take control of your finances. It’s the building block for creating those smart money habits you are dreaming of. But, unfortunately, many of us don’t want to know where our money is going nor are we interested in spending the time logging in all of our […]
Stop Overspending With This Simple Budgeting Trick
Do you find yourself falling short of your savings goals or taking on debt because you can’t stop overspending? Have you tried budgeting but still struggle to control your spending? Changing our spending habits is extremely difficult. When you are used to a certain level of spending, it’s hard to teach yourself to spend less. […]
You Spent Money On What? How to Embrace Your Partner’s Spending
It’s Halloween, which means creepy decorations are in our front yard for the second year in a row. Halloween has never been my thing. Before Mr. Taco moved in I would turn out the lights and hide from the trick or treaters. But times have changed. And now we buy candy (which has to be […]
How to Take Control of Your Money and Your Life: The Taco Method
Are you confused by where your money goes each month? Does deciding the best use of your money stress you out? I know I have felt this way, and I’m betting most of you have too. These feelings of confusion and worry don’t just pop up when dealing with finances, either. We can ask ourselves […]
Six Tips To Manage Your Money Better
Adulting sucks. Unfortunately, sooner or later shit is going to hit the fan. So when it does, the big question is: can your finances weather the storm? Hopefully you’ve adopted a few good financial habits so the storm blows over, causing only a minor disturbance. But, if you are on the other end of the […]