April 18, 2025
Money Sets with Stacy: Budget-Conscious Fun
I love my girls—but I could already feel my monthly budget bracing for impact.
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April 11, 2025
Money Sets with Stacy: Passive Income & Priorities
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with a quieter kind of freedom—financial optionality. Not necessarily walking away, but knowing I could if I wanted to.
April 4, 2025
I Broke Down My Amazon Spending. It Was Funny Until It Was $487.63.
I’m Stacy. I live in New York, I work in strategy consulting, and I like my days like I like my squats: heavy and structured. I’m not a big spender—I’m a just-often-enough spender. And when I added it all up, March’s Amazon total hit $487.63.
March 29, 2025
How a Budgeting App Helped Me Save Money in Just One Week
Using a budgeting app to track my spending was a game changer.
February 24, 2025
Lifestyle Creep: Why a Raise Won’t Fix Your Money Problems
Six months later, she found herself in the same financial position as before—living paycheck to paycheck, stressing over bills, and wondering why her bank account didn’t reflect her new, higher income. The culprit? Lifestyle creep.
January 31, 2025
Free Up Cash by Negotiating Bills
From internet and insurance to medical costs and credit card rates, here’s where consumers can save and how to approach negotiations effectively.
December 20, 2024
Saving for a Vacation
Travel should be about adventure and relaxation, not financial regret.
December 17, 2024
Saving for a Car
Buying a car is becoming more and more of a necessity—but it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make.
December 16, 2024
Planning for Retirement Today
Retirement can seem like a distant dream, but here’s the thing—it’s coming faster than you think. The sooner you start planning, the easier it’ll be to enjoy your golden years without financial stress.
December 13, 2024
Emergency Fund 101
Life has a way of surprising us—both in good ways and bad. That’s where an emergency fund comes in.
December 13, 2024
Eliminating Debt with Lakefront Finance
Let’s be real—debt is the worst. Whether it’s credit card balances, student loans, or medical bills, it’s a weight that’s always there, slowing you down and stressing you out. But here’s the good news: you can break free.
December 11, 2024
Creating a Savings Account
The first step to any plan in building wealth should be creating a savings account.
December 2, 2024
Breaking Paycheck to Paycheck
With no savings, Michael had to borrow money from his parents, a humiliating experience that made him reevaluate his finances.
November 15, 2024
Ignorance Isn’t Financial Bliss
Overconfidence, combined with a lack of awareness, can lead to missed opportunities for wealth building and increased vulnerability to financial stress.
November 9, 2024
Budgeting: Jane and Sarah
Healthy personal finance starts with good budgeting, which we’ll demonstrate with two hypothetical friends, Jane and Sarah.
October 15, 2024
Freelancing
The success of your freelancing career hinges on more than just talent; it requires discipline, strategic planning, and the drive to keep moving forward. It’s hard. This guide is designed to help you navigate the complexities of freelancing in today’s digital age.
October 10, 2024
The Psychology of Money
Understanding how emotions impact your money decisions can help you take better control, and you don’t need fancy financial advisors or expensive tools to do it.
October 2, 2024
Overlooked Details
While most people are aware of the need to budget, save, and plan for big life events like getting married or buying a home, there are often hidden financial considerations that catch people off guard.
September 23, 2024
A Guide to Retirement
Through this guide, you’ll be able to learn and better understand all the different retirement savings options.
September 4, 2024
Building a Career
Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot mid-career, this guide outlines the major sectors and provides insights into how you can enter, grow, and succeed in these fields.
July 30, 2024
How to Build Your Career
Building a successful career is a journey that requires patience, perseverance, and proactive effort.
June 5, 2024
Saving in the Summer: Part 2
Summer is a fantastic time to enjoy the great outdoors, soak up some sunshine, and make wonderful memories. The best part? You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have fun.
May 10, 2024
Breaking Down Streaming Prices
To help you navigate this landscape, we’re going to do a pricing breakdown of 9 of the top streaming services and give our opinions on each of them.
May 3, 2024
Saving in the Summer: Part 1
With a few strategic adjustments and mindful habits, you can keep your living space comfortable without a significant spike in your bills.
May 1, 2024
The Basics of Financial Instruments and Asset Management
Part of being financially sound is being well-invested, and there are many different financial instruments for the savvy investor.