As I write this, my family and I are standing on the edge of a major life milestone: buying our first home! This is a process filled with questions, and in this month’s Beautifully Frugal blog, I want to share a realistic, step-by-step roadmap based on what we’ve learned (and are still learning!) along the home buying journey. 

“Should I keep investing when the market is volatile?” A question many have asked, including myself. The short answer? Yes, you should keep investing—but with perspective, patience, and a plan. Let’s walk through why that is, what market volatility means, and how to confidently approach it in my June Beautifully Frugal blog.

Discover more about Wealth Management Advisor, Mike Stecker, in a candid Q&A with Alex Miller, author of Beautifully Frugal. Explore what inspired Mike to pursue a career as a financial advisor, the most common financial missteps he encounters in the industry, and his perspective on what it truly means to serve as a Trusted Advisor.

Looking to save some extra cash with a steady return on investment? Consider opening a High-Yield Savings Account! Jump into this month’s Beautifully Frugal blog for insight and benefits to these low-risk, safe investments.

Are You on Track for Retirement?

When it comes to retirement, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, however, setting clear goals for savings can help ensure you're on track. In my latest blog post, I break down the "multiplier approach," a simple guideline for how much you should aim to save by each stage of life: 1x your salary by 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50, and 8x by 60.

Don’t let unexpected medical bills, poor financial habits or lack of educational resources stop you from building your wealth in 2025. Read up on this month’s Beautifully Frugal where I break down 10 obstacles that could be holding you back from achieving your goals, with actionable steps to help you combat them!

Cheers to another year of understanding our money and working smarter not harder towards our goals! The start of a new year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and evaluate our financial situations to see our progress or define what steps we want to take towards change. If you’re looking for new opportunities for growth in 2025, consider these six actionable steps to chart you on a path towards a prosperous future from my latest Beautifully Frugal blog.

Looking to begin your investing journey? Dive into Alex Miller’s latest Beautifully Frugal blog where she shares insight on her first $100,000 invested and lessons learned along the way.