Building a Path to Personal Success
Building a Path to Personal Success
The fundamentals of building a path to financial success.
For this post I’m mixing it up a bit. Instead of breaking down some personal finance tidbits, I thought we could take on a challenge together, using what we’ve learned and discussed. Usually I suggest focusing on your largest expenses like food, housing, and transportation when you’re trying to cut back. This time, you might […]
Savings Challenge: $1200 In 3 Months Read More »
Acorns is a nifty tool that helps automate your savings and investments – making it easier for you to start building a portfolio. A bit of a 2-for-1, Acorns automates your investments by rounding all your purchases up to the nearest dollar (on all of your linked debit or credit cards), and invests it using
Making at least $100,000 a year is a big step for many on their way to financial freedom as it generally guarantees them a good lifestyle as well as considerable savings. No, $100,000 isn’t a lot everywhere, and if it isn’t a lot where you live I would suggest moving to a lower cost of
How To Make $100,000 A Year Read More »
Finding the right engagement ring can be hard – especially with the pressure to go “all out” and get something perfect. In this article I’ll be breaking down important information to know about diamonds going into this process, as well as giving several tips to help curb excessive costs. The Four Cs Let’s start with
Buying An Engagement Ring: A Complete Guide Read More »
As one of the most romantic days each year, it can be difficult to find the right gift for your special someone. There may be a ton of pressure, it’s hard to sift through the options, or your ideas are a little out of budget. I took the time to compile a list of great
35 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Read More »
Most Americans struggle throughout their entire lives to make sure they are financially secure once they reach retirement age. However, retirement doesn’t have to be such a daunting or life-long goal. Depending on when you start saving, you could retire before you’re even 40! Is Early Retirement Realistic? It’s not easy, and there will be
How To Retire Early Read More »
Most people have an issue with spending far too much money – sometimes even more than they make. However, for people trying to be mindful of their budget it can be easy to occasionally underspend as well. Moderation Is Key To be clear, spending less than you make is a great thing, and should be
Why It’s Okay To Spend Money On Yourself Read More »
Having a job that you’re passionate about is a high priority for modern jobseekers, especially among new graduates and younger professionals. Unfortunately, pursuing a career based solely on passion driving you isn’t the “ideal” people imagine it is. What’s All The Excitement About Passion Anyway? Celebrities may tell people to do what they’re passionate about
Passion Alone Isn’t Enough Read More »
Everyone realizes how damaging debt can be, even when they don’t try to eliminate their own. Imagine if all your loans were paid off – that’d be at least a few hundred dollars per month you could save or invest, perhaps even thousands. Having no debt can offer more financial freedom than most people will
Getting Out Of Debt: Methods That Work Read More »
At every stage in your career, it’s possible for you to stumble and feel lost or in limbo. Often, this probably means you’re just coasting and going through the motions. If that happens, you need to put yourself back on track. What Causes It? There can be several reasons why you’re off track now, you
Coasting At Work: The Good & The Bad Read More »