I Spent 20 Minutes a Day Improving My Finances—Here’s What Happened in Week 1
Last week, I launched an experiment inspired by Laura Vanderkam’s book BigTime. The premise is simple: spend 20 intentional minutes […]
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Could 20 Minutes a Day Change Your Financial Future? I’m About to Find Out
A few weeks ago, I finished reading Big Time by Laura Vanderkam. One of the ideas that stayed with
The Financial Habits That Matter Most (And a 30-Day Plan to Start Today)
The Financial Habits That Matter Most (And a 30-Day Plan to Start Today) Most of our financial outcomes don’t come
The Power of Front-Loading Your Financial Goals
In the last post, we talked about why traditional resolutions tend to fail—and what works better instead. Quick recap: Skip
Keep the Joy, Skip the Debt: Happy Holidays Without the Spending Hangover
Enjoy the season. Skip the debt. Start good habits. We’ve all heard it: “Failing to plan is planning to
Before You Try That TikTok Payday Loan Hack, Read This
When Viral Advice Becomes A Financial Bear Trap TikTok is full of “money hacks” that promise fast fixes — from
This 15-Minute Money Move Could Add $900 to Your Savings
Ever tossed one of those bank mailers in the trash? You know the kind—“Earn $900 when you open a checking
What If One Simple Mistake Could Cost You $50,000?
You wouldn’t use a $50 bill as a coaster.You wouldn’t chop cucumbers on your laptop.And you definitely wouldn’t wear your
Make Your Money Work Smarter: A Midyear Financial Reset That Actually Works
💡 Make Your Money Work Smarter: A Midyear Financial Reset That Actually Works Your money’s been on autopilot for
Real-Life Steps Toward Financial Goals: One Move, One Win, One Lesson
At 1 Practical Gal, we’re all about more than just financial literacy tips and money-saving tricks—we believe in applying what