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Every family should have some type of outlined budget. Simply, the amount of money coming in and money going out could suffice. If you don’t have a budget you should look to create one. I wrote about how we keep track of our budget expenses in a previous blog post here. Abby and I talk […]
The case for lifelong learning: I’ve personally held onto the belief that learning shouldn’t stop after completing formal education. In fact, I would say, from the moment of graduation, life begins to expand at an exponential rate. Educating yourself should keep in step with your ever-changing life. The type of education I’m referring to focuses […]
The act of giving is often associated with the expectation of getting something back in return. However, the Bible teaches us the complete opposite perspective: giving generously to others and expecting nothing in return. Typically, the subject of giving is talked about and encouraged more frequently around Christmas time, but as Christians, we should live […]
Have you ever asked yourself, “where did my money go?”. You just got paid, but your bank account balance says otherwise. Your paycheck was deposited, but expenses quickly eroded it. Month after month you find yourself in the same financial predicament, living paying check to paycheck or not getting ahead. I want to talk about […]
“Honey, there’s a hearse that just pulled up to purchase something I sold on Marketplace! Can you come down and meet the guy with me?!” Seriously, I sold a box of radiant barrier that was stored in our shed (insignificant detail) to someone who pulled up in a hearse. My neighbors had to have thought […]
Every Christmas season, American households plan to spend $1,300 shopping for gifts on average. In most cases, spending money, they don’t have to buy roughly $400 worth of presents per child. American culture always seems to find a way to take a nice gesture and grossly blow it out of proportion. Leading me to ask […]
The purpose of this post isn’t necessarily for you to cancel your membership but to evaluate if having a Prime membership makes sense for you. Analyzing your spending habits or canceling your membership all together could save you more money annually. If Amazon makes shopping too convenient for you, you could end up buying more […]
Beyond the basic necessities of providing for a family, there are 4 things that all parents need. All too often I hear of stories of people not having one of these items. Life can throw some series curveballs at times. Having the proper things in place could help ensure you can handle the unexpected. Abby […]
As a mom, specifically a stay-at-home mom, life changes regarding budgeting the very first day you commit to staying home. Never for a moment have a regretted the decision to leave the workforce, but it has come with its challenges. Going from a two-income home to one put a lot of responsibility on my husband, […]
Money doesn’t go as far as it once did. I try and do my best to be a good steward of my money, time and other resources. For me, it is very important because my household is primarily reliant on my sole income. I try my best to stick to a budget, track expenses and […]
Donating has shown to increase overall mood and sense of wellbeing [1]. Helping others is empowering! There is no question that charities make a difference in the world. Charities are able to function because of generous donors. You could help make an impact by contributing to them financially. But, there may be seasons of life […]
It’s nostalgic, truly, to sit and reflect on my life ten years ago. I was seventeen, finding my place in the world, seeking my purpose in life. I was straddling a life of expectation and a life of responsibility. My thoughts are toward young women who are in this place, about to embark on the […]
Make Your Money Work For you Passive income is something every person should be striving to achieve in some way. Gone are the days, where you could simply leave your money in a savings account. Passive income can help you pay monthly bills and increase your ability to save, invest, and/ give. In this article […]
We have never met someone that hasn’t at least thought of a New Year resolution. Whether it’s wishful thinking or a serious resolution, less than 8% of people actually stick to their original goal. Maybe it’s due to a lack of time management, unrealistic goals or something else. Instead of going with the mundane, why […]
Embracing Your Purpose and Impact Personal Goals I have always been someone that wants to be the best version of myself. A lifelong learner. Striving to push myself to excel; to do better. I’ve set goals for every area of my life: education, work, guitar, fitness, you get the idea. Life is busy and I […]
The Compound Effect The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy was an eye-opening book that changed the way I manage and use my time. Each chapter echoed the process of the compound effect in which small choices + consistency + time = significant results. Seemly small insignificant choices such as: reading, working out, watching tv, eating […]
I’m excited to start my first independent post. For my wonderful wife, this writing “stuff” comes easy. For myself, starting a blog was definitely out of my comfort zone but, nevertheless, it has been a great tool for stretching my limits. Grammar, punctuation and spelling are not my strong suits. Luckily, I have Abby to […]
Who We Are – Our Maverick Story: Welcome to Maverick Life! We would like to start by introducing ourselves: We are Brett and Abby Stanavich, high school sweethearts from a small town, together for over ten years and married for three. Our journey has been nothing short of amazing. We have been through wonderful seasons […]
