For years, December stressed me out. Don’t get me wrong. I love the holidays. I love giving gifts. I love making things special for my family. But December in our house isn’t just Christmas. My husband’s birthday is December 19. Christmas is December 25. And my son’s birthday is December 27. Every year, I went…
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💥 When Action Jackson Marries Ebenezer Scrooge
Posted on Author Amanda PoffenbergerPosted in Decisions, Psychology of Money, Real EstateLeave a Reply
What do you get when you cross a doer with a thinker? While this sounds like a great setup for a joke, it describes my husband and me in a lot of ways — but particularly when it comes to money. I’m Action Jackson. He’s Ebenezer Scrooge. But before you judge either one of us,…
🔑 My Five Key Personal Finance Lessons
Posted on Author Amanda PoffenbergerPosted in 401(k), Key Lessons, Personal Finance, Psychology of Money, Saving, WealthLeave a Reply
I started my adult life in debt, and turned it around to build enough wealth so hubby and I can both retire by 55. Here’s what I’ve learned. TLDR: Let’s Begin at the Beginning After my father lost his job in the 80s, my mom needed to stop being a stay-at-home mom and (re)enter the…
😵💫 The Psychology of Money
When I was about 8 years old, my father lost his job. It was devastating for my family. We struggled financially, though my parents did an incredible job shielding us from the worst of it. We had a roof over our heads, food in the fridge, clothes on our backs, and we were safe. But…