Sprouting Wealth Michela Brooks

Dating is so fun, and having dates with your significant other is so important in building a deeper bond!!But how do you date, when the checks at a restaurant can really add up??Well, I have some good tips for dating, while on a Budget. Because dating is not supposed to be stressful!Adding a line item on a budget, and can give yourself the freedom to go out and have fun while going out on a date. Having the right budget can help keep dating fun and manageable. Picnic in the park, being o...

Today, you are becoming the person you will be in your marriage. The more aware, intentional, and efficient you are with your money now, will pay off in the future with your spouse. There is no “magic play'' button to hit when you get married! The life we live is happening right now! Don't sit on the sidelines when it comes to your money now and wait until marriage to start really caring about being knowledgeable with money. There are so many ways to start building good habits now.The mo...

Dating and Debt have so much in common! I know these 2 might not seem similar, but in this episode, I wanted to show why, as young women, these topics might be more similar than you think!Paying off Debt can really help in your dating life. It helps with personal growth, discipline, and the freedom of becoming independent. All 3, can be building blocks for a successful marriage, and they can start with you today! I experienced so much real personal growth, in my journey with paying off d...

Even with the Summer almost ending, there is still time to take that vacation you wanted to go on! Labor Day is around the corner, and a crisp Autumn weekend away, enjoying the freshly fallen leaves might be in the cards for some of you. So this episode is good for Summer, and every other season.Going on a vacation is such a great way to unwind, and enjoy the places of this world. But, the money part of a vacation can be scary sometimes. The numbers start to add up, and it can look too expens...

You’re debt free. You did it!You worked hard, and saved. You set goals. You made changes with your spending habits. You sacrificed in small ways. You worked hard to get here. Now what??There is emphasis put on getting out of debt, and I do believe this is a great goal for each person. But what do you do when you have gotten out of debt?I wanted to make this episode to talk about 3 steps to take when you finally get out of debt. It can be quite a journey to become debt free, so I’m ...

“What makes a financial decision?” This is a question I get A LOT, with clients, friends, and family. Since this is the 2nd episode of the Podcast, I wanted to give a background on some of this “Money Talk”. It might seem unimportant, but understanding what financial choices lie in front of you everyday, can help you reach your goals quicker.Everyone knows that buying a house is a big financial decision, but what about that cup of coffee you buy every morning? Do you look at that as a pa...