Emergency Fund: What is it? How much in it?
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 …
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Is Ibotta Legit? Is it Worth it? The Ultimate Review
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 …
The Opportunity Cost of Holding Your Money in Cash
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: …
11 Short-Term Financial Goals You Should Achieve This Year
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 …
What is Financial Independence and How to Achieve it
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 …
Personal Capital Review: My #1 favorite personal finance tool
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 – …
How Much is 6 Figures? Here’s What 6, 7, 8 and 9 Figures Actually Means!
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 …
Total Money Makeover Review: my review of Dave Ramsey’s book
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. …
How to calculate your income percentile
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, …
Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps Summarized
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 …