The Life with Justin Stephens Blog

Budgeting Mindsets for Financial Freedom: A Point of View from Financial Coach Mia Rodriguez

Justin Stephens features financial coach Mia Rodriguez in Point of View: Budgeting mindsets—abundance over scarcity (reframe "can't afford"), growth for iteration (track/adjust), discipline via purpos... ...more

POV

September 10, 2025•2 min read

Top Budgeting Apps for Practical Plans: Resources to Take Control of Your Finances

Justin Stephens' Resources post on budgeting apps: YNAB (zero-based), Mint (free tracker), PocketGuard (bills/savings), Goodbudget (envelopes), Honeydue (couples), Personal Capital (wealth). Practical... ...more

Affiliated Resources

September 09, 2025•2 min read

Practical Budgeting Plans: A Point of View from Budgeting Expert Dr. Rachel Green

Justin Stephens features budgeting expert Dr. Rachel Green in Point of View: Practical plans—clarity on priorities (50/30/20), scale/track (apps), flexibility/buffers, celebrate milestones. Tips for h... ...more

POV

September 08, 2025•2 min read

Prioritizing Life: Balancing Jobs, Fatherhood, and Dreams – A Journal Update

Justin Stephens' Journal Entry: Parents meeting—can't do 2 full-time jobs. Priorities: Dad #1, sleep/WinCo #2, job #3, handyman #4, blog #5. Vision board tracking. Budget close to even—optimistic brea... ...more

Journal Entries

September 07, 2025•3 min read

Spotlight on Nonprofit Tech for Good: Enhancing Digital Connections for Nonprofits

Justin Stephens spotlights Nonprofit Tech for Good in Great Causes: Empowering nonprofits with digital marketing/fundraising training (certificates, webinars, resources). Impact: Millions raised/skill... ...more

Good Business, Great Causes

September 05, 2025•2 min read

Digital Branding for Customer Service: A Point of View from Marketing Pro David Lee

Justin Stephens features marketing pro David Lee in Point of View: Digital branding amplifies service—consistent presence (voice across platforms), value content (educate/engage), data personalization... ...more

POV

September 04, 2025•2 min read