In the span of a few weeks, Financial Gym client Elena Douvanis Irwin left her corporate job, got married, and started a full-time master’s degree program at NYU to pursue a brand-new career as a mental health counselor. It was a lot - and she knew it. Elena describes how and why she joined The Gym so she and her new husband could start their financial journey together and what she has learned so far.

Money talk used to be a scary conversation I mostly avoided. I very much had an out of sight, out of mind attitude coupled with a shame that I should know about this and didn’t feel equipped.  This state of being wasn’t helping me feel any more in control of my money or empowered about money management. Staying silent about money also could not help me with wealth or long term life planning, both larger concepts but certainly worth mentioning as we begin this chat. 

As you head into this year’s tax season, you want to make sure you get all the deductions you can! Taxes for 2019 can be done now and you can get ahead and submit before April 15. Just make sure to deduct what you can and if you get a refund, use it wisely.

One way to reset your finances is to implement “no spend days” several times a week. Like the name suggests, it’s all about having days where you don’t spend anything, not even a penny. We’ve created this no spend day tracker to help you get started.

It’s tax time. Let’s face it, most of us hate tax time and are filled with dread. Though doing your taxes isn’t exactly on your “fun” list, they are unfortunately a requirement for “adulting.” If you have regular 9 to 5 employment, it’s likely you can file your own tax return without too much hassle. Here’s how you can file your own tax return.

How should you prepare to file your taxes? What papers do you need to get ready for tax season? We have complied a list of 7 ways you can prepare for tax season!

If you want to learn how to get out of debt fast, you have to make moves to make it happen. These five tips can help you get on the path to debt-freedom so your money can once again be all yours.

Has your income been affected by the government shutdown? Luckily, many corporations, local businesses, and community food banks are banding together to help where they can. Here’s what you can do to make sure your budget stays on track during this government shutdown.

You might be dreaming of getting a puppy as your newest addition to  your family. You already know the breed and have the perfect name picked out. But before you go out and get a puppy, you want to be financially prepared for the cost of owning a dog. Like children, dogs, and especially puppies cost money. Here’s how to prepare. 

Using these five savings account calculators you can see just how much you need to save to reach your goals. Whether it’s saving for a vacay to Cabo or preparing for a baby, paying off debt or saving for a down payment, these simple savings calculators can help you understand where you’re at and what you need to do to reach your goals.

Jenny Rausch has been a virtual Financial Gym client for one exciting, empowering year. She wrote her about her experience being a client.

The Government Shutdown has impacted our Financial Gym family.

Welcome to a new year! Time to let go of last year and start fresh. That means new budget, new goals, and even a new mindset. You have to change things up if you want different results. So if you want to get your finances together this year, here’s how to cultivate a new mindset and achieve your New Year financial resolutions.

The past few weeks, my team and I have been working on our 2019 plans and strategizing a year that we’re all excited about. In the planning process, we decided to make the upcoming year a theme year and our theme is “Manifest Your Dreams with The Financial Gym in 2019.”

The most popular new year’s resolution is to save more money, exceeding the desire to lose weight. Most people fail and don’t reach their set goal. Here’s five tips for setting financial goals that you can work toward.

These 10 cheap holiday activities can help you get into the holiday spirit with your friends and family without breaking the bank.

Thinking about your 401(k) strategy or even looking at the basic benchmarks for your retirement savings can feel overwhelming, but don’t put it off. You can achieve a 401(k) plan that works for you and your goals and fits within your lifestyle.

Meet Gabrielle! We sent Gym Magic her way to assist in paying for unexpected expenses after her family went through a series of rough patches. We caught up with Gab to learn more about her journey with us and how she and her family are doing now.

It’s the most wonderful time of year but can also be the most stressful time of year for your wallet. You might have a laundry list of things to buy, travel to book and more. Before you get in too deep, keep these smart holiday spending tips in mind when budgeting for the holidays.

I’m sure all of your inboxes are flooded with Black Friday deals and the multitude of ways you can spend your hard earned money on stuff; and I want to make sure that you receive what I feel is the best offer in your inbox, and that’s the offer to NOT spend your money.