Barnes & Noble's Summer Reading Program is back for 2026, and it's a great free way to encourage reading during the summer months. Here's how it works: ✅ Kids in grades 1–6 read any 8 books ✅ Record them in the free Summer Reading Journal ✅ Bring the completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31, 2026 ✅ Choose a FREE book from the selection available for their grade level We've participated in past summers, and it's always fun for kids to earn a new book while building their reading habits. Details and the printable reading journal can be found here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/shop/summer-reading-free-book-giveaway If you have children, grandchildren, students, or young readers in your life, feel free to share this resource with them! ☀️📖💛

Sometimes the most important financial progress isn't visible in your bank account yet. It's feeling less anxious when you check your balance. It's having a plan you feel confident in. It's being more aware of your spending. Those changes matter because they're often what lead to the financial results you're working toward. So if you're looking at your accounts and aren't seeing a big difference, take a moment to consider what progress you've made that you might be able to feel even if you can't see the changes just yet. 💚

Hi, Friends! I'm leaving this afternoon for vacation. WooHoo! I still plan to check in here quickly each morning, but won't be as reachable or responsive as I typically would be. As always, if you need anything or have questions, post in the community or send a DM and we'll do our best to help. Keep working on your debt payoff plans and we'll do a final check-in on June 29th so we're ready for out July 1st kickoff.

What's one money habit you've gotten better at this year?

Hi everyone! I’m curious how you use or would use the envelope system when some of your bills are electronic or even automatic. How do you manage digital transactions while still sticking to the envelope approach? I’d love to hear what you do!