Whitney Hansen, Author at Financial wellness starts here.

Here are our top 20 money goals for 2020. Happy New Year!

Top 20 Money Goals for The New Year

These are the top 20 money resolutions for the new year. I reached out to the top personal finance bloggers to get their suggestions of what money goals should make it on your list. Here’s the verdict straight from the pros. 1) Max out your IRA 2) Pay off Debt 3) Be self-aware with money 4) 6 month emergency fund 5) Start with a $1,000 emergency fund 6) Max out HSA 7) Start investing 8) Boost your income 9) Automate it. 10) Save more than you spend. Read More

The whole goal of the 52-week money-saving challenge is to keep it so simple that anyone can save money.

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How this 52-Week Challenge Helps You Save over $1,300

For most people, $1,378 is a lot of money. If you are just starting your financial life out, that basically becomes your starter Oh Shit Fund or your emergency fund. If you are past your Oh Shit Fund, you can use that savings to help you pay down debt. Or if you’ve got both of those things covered, this can be used as an extra savings to help you travel the world. Whatever your goals are, almost $1,400 can go a really long way. So if you’re looking for an easy activity to stash some extra cash, let’s get started. Read More

As time passes, we all wish we could have done things differently. Here are Whitney Hansen's top financial tips for 20-year-olds

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Best Financial Goals to Set in Your 20s

When I celebrated my 30th birthday, I spent a lot of time in reflection for my past and present, and started planning for the future. Inspired by this milestone birthday, I wanted to share financial advice I wished I had received in my 20s, so you, my younger sisters, can set financial goals for your 20s. Read More

Here are six healthy shopping strategies that will help you save at least $40 per week on your grocery bill while prioritizing healthy foods.

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How to Eat Healthy and Save $40 per Week on Groceries

The number one reason people report not eating healthy or not eating enough fruits and vegetables. But you’re not one of those people. That’s because you’ve already showed how you can practice long-term planning, patience, and seeking value when it comes to optimizing your financial health. It turns out that these same skills carry over quite nicely to seeking nutrient-dense foods and pinching pennies when you’re grocery shopping. Read More

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How to Stop Impulse Buying and Blowing Your Budget

If you want to know how to stop impulse buying, this post is for you. After working with hundreds of people, I’ve learned a lot about weird little hacks or things we can do to keep us focused and on track with our finances by minimizing impulse buys. Read More

Here are four tips to help couples getting on the same page when it comes to money, both earning and spending.

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How to Get You and Your Partner on the Same Financial Page

The American Psychology Association says 40-50 percent of marriages end in divorce (and there is some wiggle room because of permanent separation while remaining married). I don’t know about you, but I find that very depressing.! Now you may not be married right now, but who knows what your future may bring, lo let’s get to work on being a team player when it comes to money! Here are four tips to help couples getting on the same page when it comes to money, both earning and spending. Read More

Here are our top 10 money habits that will help you reach financial freedom.

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Top 10 Money Habits to Implement Today

Here are 10 good habits that I have found helpful in making my financial life run more smoothly. And they're the ones you can do without a lot of lift! We all have to start somewhere. Read More

Create a plan for budgeting that will start you on the path to managing your personal finances.

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How to Simplify Your Financial Life with a Budget

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Top 3 Tips to Save Money This Halloween

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5 Ways to Beat Procrastination Once and For All

To me, productivity means that I focus on producing results instead of equating productivity with time spent working.I would much rather complete a couple key projects in a week, then claim I worked 50 hours and didn’t actually finish any of my needle-mover tasks. So, here are my top 5 ways to beat procrastination once and for all. Read More