OlgaJan 15, 20202 minDear Olga: Emergency SavingsDear Olga, How much emergency savings is enough? Thank you, Stressed About Money
OlgaNov 6, 20192 minDear Olga: Commission slowdownI 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!
OlgaSep 17, 20192 minWhat Does It Mean to Live On A Budget?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...
OlgaAug 14, 20192 minDear Olga: Clashless envelope systemDear Olga, How would you use an envelope style system for bill paying when you don't use cash? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, The...
OlgaAug 8, 20192 minDear Olga: Fresh out of collegeDear 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...
OlgaJul 25, 20192 minDear Olga: Step-by-step BudgetDear 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...
OlgaJul 21, 20192 minHow Much of Your Food is Spoiling?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...
OlgaJul 13, 20192 minShmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So ScaryAre you living paycheck-to-paycheck, but not sure why? 😨
OlgaMay 16, 20192 minDear Olga: Financial FreedomDear Olga, Do you think one can ever become financially free with a nine to five job? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I believe for...
OlgaMay 8, 20193 minDear Olga: Wedding Planning on a BudgetDear 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...
OlgaApr 24, 20192 minDear Olga: Credit RepairDear Olga, When my husband separated from the military we suffered from eviction and a car reposition. How can we fix our credit so we...
OlgaApr 21, 20192 minWhen Should You Start a BudgetThis week I had money conversations with several college students and the top question asked has been: "When should I start budgeting?"....
OlgaApr 17, 20193 minDear Olga: Debt RepaymentDear 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...
OlgaApr 14, 20192 minChange is Hard, But Not ImpossibleMost people I speak with aren't thrilled to start our money talks. Some people feel anxious and stressed because that is what they are...
OlgaApr 7, 20193 minMaking Money Smart Choices Just like many good choices, it doesn't actually always feel good making those decisions. I've learned the tougher it feels making a...
OlgaApr 4, 20194 minDear Olga: Inexpensive Accounting Software 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,...
OlgaMar 31, 20194 minDealing with Financial SetbacksBefore we go into advice for dealing with financial setbacks, it's important to address that not all setbacks are the same. Types of...
OlgaMar 28, 20194 minDear Olga: Strategies to Pay for CollegeDear 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...
OlgaMar 21, 20192 minDear Olga: Maximizing Savings.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...
OlgaMar 10, 20192 minMoney Conversations. Do You Have Them?Many people have been taught that it's inappropriate to talk about money. This mindset may be something you brush off as insignificant...