“She’s not being a gold digger. Women are wired to seek stability and safety.” Just Ask Maxx on the difference between wanting a stable partner and wanting a wallet, and why you need your own stability too.
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If Moms Sent an Invoice: What a Mother’s Unpaid Work Is Really Worth
A viral “invoice” bills a family for everything Mom does. Salary.com has put a stay-at-home mom’s work at well over $100,000 a year. Just Ask Maxx on worth, money talks and fairness at home.
Holiday Spending Without the January Regret: A Coach’s Simple Money Plan
Love your people without wrecking your budget. Just Ask Maxx shares a simple holiday money plan that keeps January from becoming a month of regret.
“It’s Expensive to Be Single”: What a Viral First-Date Bill Says About Dating Right Now
A TikToker’s first-date bill in NYC sparked a debate about the cost of dating. Just Ask Maxx on who pays, cheaper first dates and what really matters.
Saying No to Hosting Thanksgiving Is a Financial Boundary, Not a Family Betrayal
Half of Americans say grocery prices make holiday hosting stressful, and 44% expect holiday debt. How to set a money boundary with family, with scripts to use.
Groceries, Insurance, Rent: The 20-Minute Money Date Every Couple Needs Right Now
Ask couples what they're most stressed about right now and you'll hear the same list. In a September 2026 survey of likely voters, the top stressors people named were health care and insurance costs, groceries, and rent or mortgage. Not luxuries. The basics. And when...
Nearly 1 in 4 Shoppers Expect to Still Be Paying for This Christmas Next Year. Don’t Be One of Them
Here's a number that stopped me: in ICSC's 2026 Holiday Intentions Survey, nearly one in four people said they expect to still be paying off this year's holiday purchases in 2027. Almost half said they're worried about being able to afford gifts at all, and half said...
Understanding Self Employment Retirement Plans
Self Employment | If you’re self-employed, those with conventional jobs get all the breaks. Paid vacations, health insurance, and many additional perks seem like a reward. However, when it comes to retirement plans, there are advantages to not being “regularly”...
Put Your Savings On Autopilot
Putting a little money away or your savings for a rainy day isn’t always easy. You may have some good intentions, but at the end of the day, there just isn’t any money left. Somehow whatever you make is spend before you make it to the next paycheck. Start by making a...
Debt Credit Counseling
They are collection agencies working for and under the control of the major credit counseling card companies. Most of these agencies will be able to help you do lower your interest rates a little and usually only concerning credit cards. It will only work if the...







