Dear Olga, How much emergency savings is enough? Thank you, Stressed About Money

I bought a fixer-upper home when I was making 6 figures but now that the commission has slowed, I ran up my credit cards. Please help!

When you hear the word budget, what comes to mind? Here are some common misconceptions I hear most often: Budgeting takes a lot of time Living on a budget me...

Dear Olga, How would you use an envelope style system for bill paying when you don't use cash? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, The envelope system tends...

Dear Olga, I'm graduating college and about to start my first full-time job! What advice do you have for me in terms of budgeting and investing? Thank you, D...

Dear Olga, How do I ACTUALLY set up a budget? Every time I try, it seems like there are missing parts. Is there a step-by-step way of doing this, and figurin...

We've all been there: it's another week, another run to the grocery store. You have the go-to shopping list that you've used as long as you can remember. But...

Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck, but not sure why? 😨

Dear Olga, Do you think one can ever become financially free with a nine to five job? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I believe for us to be on the same...

Dear Olga, I've been "planning a wedding" for some time now. The truth is I'm building a freelance business and my fiancé doesn't make a whole lot of money a...

Dear Olga, When my husband separated from the military we suffered from eviction and a car reposition. How can we fix our credit so we can live and rent in a...

This week I had money conversations with several college students and the top question asked has been: "When should I start budgeting?". TL;DR answer is: if ...

Dear Olga, I am trying to get out of debt asap. I am looking at getting a part time job to supplement my income. If it rains we don't work. We have been slow...

Most people I speak with aren't thrilled to start our money talks. Some people feel anxious and stressed because that is what they are used to feeling when i...

Just like many good choices, it doesn't actually always feel good making those decisions. I've learned the tougher it feels making a smart money choice, the ...

Dear Olga, Is there an inexpensive accounting software that is easy to use? Or would that be too good to be true? Thanks, Me Dear Me, Believe it or not, ther...

Before we go into advice for dealing with financial setbacks, it's important to address that not all setbacks are the same. Types of Financial Setbacks There...

Dear Olga, I have a child in junior high. What are some things or strategies we can implement so he will be able to attend college without student loans? Tha...

Dear Olga, What is a good way to maximize savings? Thanks, May Dear May, The best way to maximize your savings is to build your savings goals into your month...

Many people have been taught that it's inappropriate to talk about money. This mindset may be something you brush off as insignificant but it can impact many...