I think it’s safe to say that we all have different financial goals and aspirations. Some of us want to retire before 40, others may want to make a large investment in real estate, or maybe you want to pay for your child(rens) college education. It doesn’t matter what your goals are, if you want to reach them, you need a financial plan. Keep reading to learn about the 5 steps you need to create a financial plan you can achieve. read more[...]
Nowadays, there are so many amazing successful women to aspire to. Yes, success can come in many forms and from many walks of life. Some successful women have charisma, some are unapologetically fearless, and others extremely passionate about what they do. So, what’s the one thing that successful women have in common? Financial habits that keep them on track. Why? Because successful women know the importance of money management and having control of their finances, and not the other way around. Keep rea[...]
I remember the days of my teenage years – I loved money, but I absolutely HATED the idea of saving it. My motto was simple, I earned my money, and I planned to enjoy it as soon as possible, because I could always get more. I have to be honest, if I could travel back in time, I would do so just to slap some sense into my own naïve self! Seriously, what was I thinking? Thank goodness times have changed and I’ve actually gained some financial literacy. In fact, nowadays, I’m addicted to saving my coins. N[...]
The holidays are upon us and this is really my favorite time of year. Minus the snow storms (eye roll) I love the idea of cozy sweaters, warming up with hot cocoa, holiday movies, and spending time with the ones I love most. Bring on the epic office pot-lucks, ugly sweater contests, and memorable holiday parties! Most people get caught up in the holiday cheer, chasing the sales, finding the perfect gifts and deciding on the perfect decorations to bring your home to life. But once all the glitter and dust[...]
Hey loves! I’ve gotten so many questions since I revealed the truth about my finances. I’m so glad that many of you have found inspiration in my story to embark on your own path to financial freedom! I’ll admit, my journey towards being debt free has been a major learning experience. I want to place emphasis on the word JOURNEY because it’s nothing short of that! One thing that I've embraced is changing my spending behaviors in order to save money. read more[...]
I have a question for you. Do you feel like you have control over your money, or does it have control over you? Many people don’t even realize that they’re spending way more than they earn. I was also guilty of this, and used my credit cards to supplement my bad money habits. As you guys know from my last few posts, money definitely had its control over me up until recently. Thankfully I was able to make necessary adjustments and flip the script! I believe that my monthly budget has given me the abili[...]
