Her Story Privacy Policy Contact Keri Lyn
Shesaved Facebook Shesaved Twitter Shesaved Pinterest Shesaved Instagram Shesaved Youtube Link Shesaved Email Link

SheSaved®

She Saved is a lifestyle mom blog that focuses on teen parenting, family travel and entertainment. Finance, Product Review, Recipes.

  • She Shops
    • Today’s HOTTEST Deals
    • She Saved FREE Email Newsletter Signup
    • She Saved Holiday Gift Ideas for EVERYONE on your list
    • Holiday Gift Guide Ideas
    • BEST Amazon Prime Deals
    • Military Discounts
    • Teacher Discounts
  • Travelfolio
    • SAVE on Disney Travel
    • Travel Stories and Adventures
    • Idaho Travel
    • Hilton Travel Articles
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • How to SAVE on a Disney Trip
    • Celebrity Interviews
    • Red Carpet Events
    • Movie Reviews
    • Disney Channel
    • All things Disney
    • Disney Behind the Scenes
    • Netflix Stream Team
  • Recipes
    • Halloween Recipes & Crafts
    • Christmas Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Recipe Round Ups
    • Copycat Recipes
    • Easy Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Beverage Recipes
  • DIY
    • Christmas Party Ideas
    • Handmade Christmas Ornaments
    • Homemade Gift Ideas
    • Garden Tips
    • Birthday Party Ideas
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Fun with the Kids!
    • FREE Printables
  • Giveaways+Product Review
    • Product Review
    • Giveaways
    • Contact Me!
  • Favorite Things
    • BEST Gift Ideas
    • She Saved 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
    • Oprah’s Favorite Things 2020
    • She Saved Holiday Gift Ideas for EVERYONE on your list
    • Best Amazon Prime Deals
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • We LOVE Pets!
    • Things She Loves
    • She Reads
    • Smart Parenting
Home » Finances » Making Sure That Your Financial Life Matches YOUR values

Making Sure That Your Financial Life Matches YOUR values

Published February 19, 2013 | Updated February 19, 2013 | By Keri Lyn.

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.

0 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Making Sure That Your Financial Life Matches YOUR Values

Obviously, I am a frugal minded person. I always have been. That doesn’t mean that I don’t value nice things, or that I take short cuts when it comes to the important things. It just means that I am always looking for options when it comes to how and when I spend my money. I ask a lot of questions and I almost always do some research before spending. Just like you, my hubby and I work hard for our money, so it only makes sense for us to put some time and energy into making our money work for us as well.

Growing up, my father would never let me use the words “only” and “dollars” in the same sentence. If I said “Dad, it’s only $7.00….” he would quickly correct me, reminding me that those two words never belong side by side. To this day, I cringe when I see those two words put together, and trust me, it isn’t easy keeping them apart seeing as I write about deals all day long! So even when I slip up, I almost always can hear him reminding me that I shouldn’t say it that way. (and in true “do as I say, not as I do” fashion, I always correct my children when they say it!)  I really want my children to grow up understanding the value of a dollar and all of the hard work that goes into earning and saving ONLY $1.00, let alone a lifetime of savings. When you work hard for your money, you value it more. Plain and simple.

Does YOUR financial life match YOUR values? The reality of that question is that it almost has to, if you have long terms goals to be financially secure as you grow older.  Check out this handy Genworth Retirement Income worksheet calculator to get a better look at your overall financial picture.

I think that the very best way to create an understanding of the value of YOUR dollar (I believe that everyone’s is different) is to create a budget. My husband and I layout a budget every year so that we can track what we want to put in savings, what we want to allocate for vacations, sports, entertainment, gifts, etc. Laying things all out in front of us gives us a very clear look at exactly where we are at and what we are spending our money on. Sometimes when you see things broken down like that, you realize that you are putting money in places that you really don’t feel are deserving of that much of your budget.

Taking control of your budget feels awesome, and sometimes it’s just a matter of arming yourself with the right tools, a few of which are laid out here in this article Women and Money: Why You Need to Take Control Now, a great perspective on ways to dive right in and take your finances by the reins.

Information for this post is sourced from Genworth Financial in partnership with the SheHeard Influencer Network. All opinions are my own and were not influenced by another.

Related Posts:

  • Financial Literacy | How Financially Literate are You?
    Financial Literacy | How Financially Literate are You?
  • Having a Plan | Settling Long Term Financial Goals
    Having a Plan | Settling Long Term Financial Goals

Filed Under: Finances

keri

About Keri Lyn

The creative and frugal mind behind She Saved for over 12 years now, Keri Lyn shares her adventures in parenting along with her love for family travel, country living and brand marketing. A self-proclaimed “brand loyalist”, Keri Lyn is known for her strong and enthusiastic voice when it comes to the products and brands that she loves. Passionate about family and the challenge of raising good humans (through the teen years, no less!) Keri Lyn has also served as a brand ambassador to many brands including her time as a Hilton Mom Voyage travel writer and currently an O Mag Insider for O, The Oprah Magazine and the 2019 recipient the O-verall Contribution O-ward. Read more...

Shesaved on Facebook Shesaved Twitter Shesaved Pinterest Shesaved Instagram Shesaved Youtube Link Shesaved Email Link
« Day 2 | Krispy Kreme Blogger Summit: The Total Sensory Experience
She’s Crafty: Easter Bunny Milk Jug Craft »

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Shesaved on Facebook Shesaved Twitter Shesaved Pinterest Shesaved Instagram Shesaved Youtube Link Shesaved Email Link

Today’s Hottest Deals

 

popular posts

holiday table setting with cute snowman cheese ball and crackers

Snowman Cheese Ball Recipe

Cauliflower Nacho Appetizer

Cauliflower Nachos Recipe

Lemon Bread recipe

The BEST Lemon Blueberry Bread Loaf Recipe

Chocolate Candy in cupcake wrappers

Homemade Snickers Snack Cups Recipe

My Buffalo Cheese Ball recipe will be a huge hit at your next football party and a sure SCORE with buffalo chicken fans!

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe

connect with me

Shesaved Facebook Shesaved Twitter Shesaved Pinterest Shesaved Instagram   Shesaved Youtube Link  Shesaved Email Link

Looking for something?

Shesaved Giveaways
...
Walgreens deals and coupons  Wild for CVS Deals and coupons  Target Weekly Ad, Deals, and Coupons

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic
She Saved, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and MyHabit.com

Copyright © 2008 - 2023 SHE SAVED, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

SheSaved®Logo Header Menu
  • She Shops
    • Today’s HOTTEST Deals
    • She Saved FREE Email Newsletter Signup
    • She Saved Holiday Gift Ideas for EVERYONE on your list
    • Holiday Gift Guide Ideas
    • BEST Amazon Prime Deals
    • Military Discounts
    • Teacher Discounts
  • Travelfolio
    • SAVE on Disney Travel
    • Travel Stories and Adventures
    • Idaho Travel
    • Hilton Travel Articles
    • Travel Tips
  • Entertainment
    • How to SAVE on a Disney Trip
    • Celebrity Interviews
    • Red Carpet Events
    • Movie Reviews
    • Disney Channel
    • All things Disney
    • Disney Behind the Scenes
    • Netflix Stream Team
  • Recipes
    • Halloween Recipes & Crafts
    • Christmas Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Recipe Round Ups
    • Copycat Recipes
    • Easy Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Beverage Recipes
  • DIY
    • Christmas Party Ideas
    • Handmade Christmas Ornaments
    • Homemade Gift Ideas
    • Garden Tips
    • Birthday Party Ideas
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Fun with the Kids!
    • FREE Printables
  • Giveaways+Product Review
    • Product Review
    • Giveaways
    • Contact Me!
  • Favorite Things
    • BEST Gift Ideas
    • She Saved 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
    • Oprah’s Favorite Things 2020
    • She Saved Holiday Gift Ideas for EVERYONE on your list
    • Best Amazon Prime Deals
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • We LOVE Pets!
    • Things She Loves
    • She Reads
    • Smart Parenting