This is part four in my series, Baby Steps to Financial Freedom.
So how did you do with your Christmas budget? Confession time for me: As I began shopping, I realized there were a number of things I left out of our 2009 Christmas budget. So we spent more than I hoped—but only with cash or [...]

Part 3 in my series, Baby Steps to Financial Freedom
 A brief recap: What does money management have to do with your health and well-being? Here’s my reasoning…

Stress weakens your immune system, increasing your risk of illness.
Money (or a lack thereof, whether real or perceived) is a top stressor.
Responsible money management greatly reduces stress, thus reducing [...]

Part two in my series, Baby Steps to Financial Freedom.
A brief recap: What does money management have to do with your overall health and well-being? Here’s my reasoning…

Stress is a top contributor to a weakened immune system and resulting illness.
Money (or a lack thereof, whether real or perceived) is a top stressor.
Hence, good money management [...]

This is part one of a series on what I know about money. I’m calling it “Baby Steps to Financial Freedom.” (Just for the record, I make no claims of expertise! Just a bit of personal experience…)
You might wonder what a series on financial freedom has to do with wellness. Here’s my train of [...]