Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck? Do money problems keep you up at night?If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are not alone. According to CareerBuilder, 8 out of 10 people live paycheck-to-paycheck. This can cause huge financial stress and debt if an unexpected expense comes along – and it will.The best way to … Read more
So I finally decided to write my Ibotta review. I talk about Ibotta a lot on this site. Here’s why: I used to clip coupons for maybe a month before I gave up. It took too much time and the hassle of remembering to bring coupons to the store just wasn’t worth it to me. … Read more
Do you have a stash of cash under your mattress? There are many reasons why you could be holding your money in cash instead of doing something else with it: You’re not sure how to start investing You think you may need the money soon You don’t trust anything but cold hard cash Or one … Read more
It’s a brand new year. Are your finances where you want them to be? If you’re like me, then you’re probably shaking your head in disappointment. Instead of setting an impossibly large New Year’s resolution that will haunt you for the rest of the year, let’s start small. In fact, starting with small goals and … Read more
What is financial independence? I want you to take a second and imagine what your life would be like if you didn’t have to work. If all your financial worries didn’t exist. You’re not rich to the point where you could buy all your relatives houses, but you have enough to never have to worry … Read more
I think you’ll agree with me when I say that there’s something very addicting to tracking your net worth. Watching my money grow is one of my guilty pleasure – Personal Capital helps me do that. Or am I alone here? When I first started my journey towards financial independence, I spent months trying to … Read more
We’ve all heard something like: “He has a six-figure salary”. If you don’t know what having a 6 figure salary means, don’t worry. You’re not alone. How much is 6 figures? Well, each digit in a number counts as one “figure.” Therefore, having a 6 figure salary or income means earning between $100,000 and $999,999 … Read more
The Total Money Makeover, written by Dave Ramsey, is near the top of pretty much all “best personal finance book” lists. And rightfully so. It’s sold over 4 million copies. In this article, I’m going to summarize what The Total Money Makeover is all about and leave you with my review. By the end, you’ll … Read more
Are you in the 1% or closer to the 99%? We all like to compare ourselves to other people. It’s unavoidable and happens in every industry, fashion, fitness, and yes, even finances. One of the best ways to find out where you stand financially in comparison to your peers is with your income percentile. Your … Read more
I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that getting your financial life in order is not easy. It’s way too easy to become overwhelmed when it comes to managing money. Just think about all the things we need to do: get out of debt, save for retirement, budget daily expenses, and make sure … Read more
