The Friendletter

Happy February!  If the post-January slump is hitting you hard, read on. We can lose steam pretty quickly with the whole new year, new me vibe. Suddenly those big goals we were so pumped about start feeling like… a lot. Let’s just call it. New Year’s resolution burnout is real.  But here’s the thing (and…

Hey friends! 👋 Can you believe that the first month of 2025 is drawing to a close? It seems like we blinked and it’s already over!  This month, it’s more important than ever to create a spending plan since we’re doing our No-Spend Challenge in just a few days! With that being said, we’ve got…

Happy Hump Day!  We’re thrilled to announce that our No-Spend Challenge 2025 is starting Saturday, February 1st, and we’ve got allll the tips to help make your NSC a breeze. Whether you want to save money, crush debt, or elevate your next vacay, a NSC is a great tool for trimming excess spending!  So what are…

Morning, friends!  Did you know that on average, people eat out 10-20% less during the winter than any other time of year? Between winter weather and the post-holiday pinch, restaurants need to get creative to make up that extra $$$ this time of year, and many food chains do that in a way that’s beneficial…

Happpyyyy Friday, Friend!  As we wrap up the first month of 2025, we hope you’re feeling empowered to tackle your finances in a big way. As we mentioned before, if you’re serious about saving money and building wealth, it’s time to focus on the Big 3 budget busters. So far, we’ve covered housing and transportation…

How’s it going, friends? Anyone else feel like adulthood is just a constant battle to keep ourselves fed and everything clean? Between work, errands, social commitments, and trying to squeeze in some much-needed downtime, cleaning can feel like one more never-ending task on the to-do list. We certainly can’t say we feel like Mrs. Doubtfire…

Hey, y’all! Whether you’re just spending more time at home during your No Spend Challenge month, avoiding this winter weather, or planning some home upgrades in 2025, you might be fixating on some fun new home projects. The only problem? Your enthusiasm might get ahead of your preparation—leading to a few mishaps. (Who hasn’t started…

Happy Friday, friends!  You’ve heard us talk about the “Big 3” (housing, transportation, and food) a few times, and that’s because we truly believe that these three things are the best way to curb spending and save money in the long run. We also have the data to back it up. According to the Bureau…

Hiya, friends!  How is everyone feeling post-holiday craze? Are you still in the “rest” phase, or have you been hitting the yoga mats and online courses to complete your New Year’s Resolution list? Whatever step you’re at this January, we want to support you with a two-week meal plan to help you save money and…