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[...]
Hey friends! If you’ve been reading my blog for some time now, you know that I’ve spent the last year and a half focusing on eliminating my debt. Feel free to read all about where why I decided to get serious and pay off my debt here. Well, I’m happy to share that I’m almost there! Whew, hallelujah! It’s been a journey and honestly, I’m going to have so much extra money lying around. Now, the old me would hop on the chance to shop and blow all the extra money on frivolous things. However, the[...]
Tax season is upon us! Normally this time of year there are two types of reactions: excitement or dread. Everyone’s tax situation is different. Some folks love tax season more than they love Christmas, while others say a silent prayer and just hope to make it through this period with no major casualties. Whatever side of the spectrum you’re on, be sure to avoid these ten mistakes when filing your taxes this year. 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[...]
Money... something that I’m sure every single one of us thinks about at least once on a daily basis. Whether you’re finding new ways to earn it, making new plans to spend it or save it; money is on all of our minds (some more than others of course). What if I told you that your perception about money has a direct effect on how you earn, spend, and save it? If you find yourself living to paycheck to paycheck, unable to save, or find your heart racing at the mere thought of money - you have a scarcity m[...]
Money relationships can be complicated. If you could rate your relationship with money on a scale from 1-10, what would it be? If it's anything less than an 8, you have some work to do. Having a healthy relationship with money is key to being financially stable. In fact, the way you relate to money has a direct correlation to the way you behave towards it. Further, your financial goals and how you use money are determined by your habits, thoughts, and feelings about money. So, if you want to improve your[...]
