If you've ever found yourself wondering what tools WE use to track our own personal finances, this is your lucky day! We've compiled a list of tools & apps that we love to help track your spending, pay down debt, teach your kids about money & just generally make your financial life easier:

Whether it’s mortgage, a car note, credit card debt, a student loan, or all of the above, pretty much every adult has some level of debt. Debt has a negative connotation, but it can be a useful tool when used responsibly. The question becomes: what is a reasonable amount of debt? At what point should I be concerned that my debt has gotten beyond my means to manage it?

In part one, we discussed establishing healthy financial patterns when you are sharing expenses with a partner. Because the flip side of that healthy dynamic can be absolutely devastating, we felt it was equally important to point out some financial red flags.

Picture it: You’re in a hospital room where your beloved partner lies in a coma. As the monitors beep in the background, you lean in & whisper ”hey, what's the login for the credit card?”

Self care: The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.