Dear Money Maven

Have you ever felt guilty about spending money? Saving money? Past mistakes? Seems that guilt can be so tied to the topic of money that we think they have to be locked together forever. I am on a mission to bust this duo up. Guilt is not at all helpful and it’s time to figure out how to let it go. This episode will take you into the mindset of guilt so you can drop that mental cycle of garbage

After several years of practicing UnBudgeting with my money, several lessons have been learned. And remember-you don’t need to do this for years to get these shortcuts!

Like every good superhero movie, there is a nemesis your money needs you to beat. Grab your cape and shield and let’s get to it.

As I help sort through my grandmother’s house and prepare for her estate sale, I can’t help but reflect on what my life would look like from the outside. Let’s reflect together...

Prince is one of the most talented musicians and performers to walk this earth on those high heels. But after attending a celebration at his own Paisley Park, I walked away with a money lesson as well as good tunes in my head.

Take a peek behind the curtain with Melissa and Dear Money Maven.

How much should you have in an emergency fund? This is one of my very most frequently asked questions. Get some tips on how to make the best decision for your financial life right now.

No leg warmers required to implement some solid advice from the aerobics queen on how to have a better relationship with your money.

See the difference swapping this one word makes in your money mindset. It’s easy and can make a huge impact.

One of my most frequently asked questions is “How do I get my spouse or partner on board with budgeting?” Money and relationships can be a hot topic and here are some guidelines to make this important topic easier for you.

Selecting the Right Plan for your money makes a huge difference in your financial success. This is a checklist to make sure you select the very best plan for your personality.

Make the path to success with money decisions as easy as possible by doing these three things. Get these wrong and we just add struggle to our lives-for no reason!

We call them unexpected even though we can expect them...here’s how I recently navigated a surprise expense and how you can better prepare yourself for the same.