When you first set out to get started investing it can be intimidating. And in my experience it’s even more intimidating for women than it is for men. I’ll admit – the presumed learning curve even stopped me from investing sooner than I should have. But once I dove in and got started I realized that there’s absolutely nothing to be afraid of. If you’re
Happy Friday! What do you have planned for October? I’ve been seeing a lot of challenges around the web for the month. Everything from reducing your expenses, to saving every day, to clutter free living, and my absolute favorite – live like you were dying. I don’t normally participate in these challenges but I like the last one so much that I just might have
Are you a mom dreaming of the day when you can quit working and start staying home with your kids? Maybe either you or your spouse lost a job. Or, you could be like me, a single parent, with no choice but to live on one income. The circumstances don’t really matter. That fact is that it’s completely possible to support a family on one
When I first started writing for this blog, right around the beginning of the year, I told y’all that I’d do some financial check-ins. And I just realized that I haven’t done any! Just as a recap here were some of my financial goals: Double my income Save up for an investment property Invest more money We’re now nine months into the year, so how
Happy Friday. Hope you had a good week! Just in case you’re in need of some weekend reading here are some of my favorite posts from the blogosphere. Stay Humble – You’re Still Just a Ditch Digger @My Money Design 5 Ways Rich People Have an Advantage in Life @Young Adult Money Make a Money Regrets Budget to Get Over Mistakes @Brokepedia Time Won’t Wait
Has someone ever gave you dumb money advice that made you cringe? Or have you ever overheard someone bragging about their money decisions and you just had to walk away? Yeah, me too. I’m not sure if these people were being serious with the advice below or are just trying to make their own mistakes sound a little bit better. You be the judge. Here’s
Having been single for the past couple of years I’ve had full control over my financial situation. And I’m not going to lie – I like it. But as my relationship with my boyfriend continues to grow the thought of joining finances keeps crossing my mind. While I like that I have control now, I also know that two people can accomplish more than one.
Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week. And just in case you’re in need of some weekend reading I’ve rounded up some of my favorite posts for you. 7 Celebrity Net Worths You Won’t Believe @Cash Cow Couple Our Early Retirement Plan @Critical Financial Setting Financial Goals @Shoeaholic No More 5 Reasons to be Optimistic About the Economy @Five Cent Nickel Are You
There are two type of people in this world. The first make things happen. If they want something they go for it. They create their own luck. The second type just let stuff happen to them. They complain about their circumstances and blame their situation on forces outside of their control. They also think that the first group is just “lucky.” But the truth is
As an ex insurance agent I’ve seen one too many people struggle to keep their car insurance bills down. I’ve seen monthly premiums range from $300-$500 per month with one car and two people on the policy. That’s scary to even think about. I’ve also learned how the auto insurance business works. And what to do in order to keep a premium low. Because nobody
