Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Here Are 4 Places to Find Money

March 02, 2016

One of the things I love the most about living in a big city is that we are the first ones to have access to innovative products and services like Uber, Instacart and Flywheel. Whenever I start to daydream about moving back to the quiet of a small town like the one I grew up in, I have to remind myself that I’d be giving up things like the option of having my groceries delivered from Trader Joe’s or the variety of workout options I can choose from each week. (I currently teach BODYPUMPTM and have credits at Zen Yoga Garage and Flywheel.) If I want to live where you can hear the grass grow and the need to carry Mace is laughable, I won’t be able to be so picky about where and how I get my sweat on. Continue reading “Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Here Are 4 Places to Find Money”

Making the Most of Your Employee Discount Programs

October 28, 2015

A popular component of many employers’ wellness programs is a discount on membership to local fitness centers and/or weight loss programs, which can be a great way to save some money toward your financial goals. If you’re currently paying a gym membership or using a program such as Weight Watchers, definitely check to see if you can get a discount through work. It’s a no-brainer. Our health insurance benefit at Financial Finesse actually offers a $20 per month rebate on participating gyms but in order to receive it, participants need to attend the gym at least twelve times per month. For many people, that’s the motivation they need to show up! Continue reading “Making the Most of Your Employee Discount Programs”