I’ve only done a little bit of investing so far in my lifetime. Mostly I’ve been working on managing my debt and setting up some retirement for myself. However, in recent years, I’ve started investing a little bit. I’m definitely a novice. But there’s one thing that I learned really quickly: Set It and Forget […]
Author: Kathryn Vercillo
How Is Intentionalism Different From Minimalism?
Last week, I mentioned to you that I’ve been reading Miranda Anderson’s book “More than Enough.” The book is about choosing and living a minimalist lifestyle. However, what I love about this book is the way that she defines minimalism for herself and her family after living it for some time. She uses several different […]
Abundance and Scarcity Lessons
I’m constantly trying to figure out where I land on the abundance/scarcity spectrum. Basically, I want to be someone who believes in abundance. I want to believe that if I do the work I’m supposed to do in the world with all of the right intentions, I will always have what I need. However, due […]
My Big Financial Downfall: Taking My Eye Off The Ball
I’m here to confess my biggest personal financial downfall. Here’s the thing: I know a decent amount about personal finance. If someone asks me how to save, budget, earn more, etc., then I can confidently answer. Moreover, I know a little bit here and there about bigger topics like loans and investing and cryptocurrency. And […]
Booking Flights to Italy for Fall 2022
My partner and I have been talking about taking a trip to Italy for a little while now. Various actors finally aligned so I spent today booking flights to Italy for Fall 2022. Since it’s been awhile since I’ve booked international travel, I had forgotten how many factors there are to consider. Where to Travel […]
Trying a New Twist on a No Spend Month
I’ve tried to do the No Spend month many times over the years. Honestly, I’ve never succeeded. That’s okay. Each time, I did spend less than normal. Moreover, it made me more conscious of my spending. However, I’d like to actually succeed at this one time. So, I’m trying it again in June, with a […]
3 Myths of Ownership That Are Stealing My Money
A couple of weeks ago, I shared some thoughts with you from Courtney Carver’s book “Soulful Simplicity.” In this book, she also talks about common myths of ownership. These are things we mistakenly believe that lead us to buy things that we don’t need. When we do, we often waste money, end up in debt, […]
Quotes to Redefine Success
You all know that I love good quotes. Last week, after sharing thoughts about needing a financial reframe, I got to thinking about how I define success. What does success mean to me? What are the things in life that really matter to me? After all, I don’t care about “keeping up with the Joneses” […]
5 Signs You Need a Financial Reframe
I’m reading the book “Soulful Simplicity” by Courtney Carver. She’s the blogger/ author who came up with the idea for Project 333, the minimalist wardrobe project. In this book, she shares her experiences learning how to live with less debt, clutter, and stress in order to live with more time, space, and love. In the […]
Favorite Minimalism Quotes
Last month I shared my favorite frugal living quotes with you. Today I want to expand upon that by sharing some of my favorite minimalism quotes. What Is Minimalism? Minimalism has similarities and differences with frugal living. Lots of different people have defined it in different ways. In fact, some of my favorite minimalism quotes […]