ABOUT ME
My name is Stephanie, and I am a finance professional based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with over ten years of experience in the financial industry.
I live alone and work long, demanding hours, which has taught me the importance of balancing ambition, and intentional money choices.
Through this blog, I share practical insights on managing finances, living thoughtfully, and building a steady, fulfilling life without pressure.
MY CATEGORY
Financial Management
Managing your finances well helps you enjoy life and handle unexpected challenges.
Budget Travel
I have many tips for traveling on a budget and reaching anywhere I want.
Sustainable Living
Living sustainably is also a way to help you save money and protect the environment.
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My Habit to Refuse Daily Hotel Cleaning
I started refusing daily hotel cleaning about three years ago, right after the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotels were reopening, routines were changing, and I was traveling…
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The Item I’ve Used for Years Instead of Upgrading
The item I’ve kept for years instead of upgrading is my iPhone 8, Space Gray, the 64GB version, the one Apple released in 2017. It…
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I Stopped Using Paper Towels as Much as I Used To
The United States spends around $6 billion every year on paper towels, and for a long time, I was quietly contributing to that number without…
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I Replaced Commercial Laundry Detergent With My Own Recipe
Laundry detergent was never something I planned to question. For years, it sat quietly on my shelf, a large plastic bottle I replaced every few…
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I Don’t Buy Bottled Water Any More
More than 1 million plastic bottles of water are sold every single minute around the world. When I first read that number, it felt abstract,…
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“Eco-Friendly” Labels Made Me More Careful
Do you hear the word greenwashing often now? I do, and for a long time, I thought it was something distant, something that applied to…
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Have You Ever Bought Something at the Airport?
Have you ever walked through an airport with time to spare and told yourself that buying something would make the wait more pleasant, more exciting,…
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You Can Save a Lot of Money If You Know This
For many years, I treated museums as optional stops while traveling, something I would consider only if the entrance fee felt reasonable or if the…
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The Medicines I Always Carry When Traveling
When people talk about preparing for travel, they usually focus on flights, accommodation, packing clothes, or planning itineraries. Very few people talk honestly about health…
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Affordable Destinations I Recommend for Budget Travel
When people hear the phrase budget travel, they often imagine compromise, inconvenience, or discomfort. That has never been my experience. Traveling on a budget, when…
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The Paris Trip That Went Over My Budget
Last year, I traveled to Paris. I wanted a simple, beautiful trip, one that felt indulgent without being excessive, and meaningful without being rushed. Paris,…
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Slow Travel Changed the Way I Experience the World
For many years, I traveled with a sense of urgency that I did not question. I planned carefully, moved quickly, and treated time as something…
