Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
I read a new book over the weekend and it was seriously one of the best books I have ever read. (6 Figures in 6 Months by Peter Voogd, in case you were wondering.) Some of the principles in the book I had already incorporated in my life while the others I need to work on. There was one thing that stood out to me
Are you wondering how much money you should be saving each month? If so, you’re not alone! This is a common, yet deeply personal question among the personal finance community. And to put it bluntly, there’s no one right answer. The Amount You Save is Relative to Income The cutting expenses vs. earning more debate has been around forever. And to be quite honest you
When you’re living paycheck to paycheck it’s so easy to become engulfed with financial stress. Trust me, I know what you’re going through. I’ve been there before. But if you’re deliberate in your actions, the way you’re both earning and spending your money, then it is possible to get one month ahead and eliminate that stress. Here’s what I did and it will work for
We’ve talked about what living minimally can do for your finances but I think it’s worth talking about again. The truth is, when you stop trying to keep up with the Joneses and instead start spending your time and money according to your values your entire life improves. What is Living Minimally? Living minimally is simply finding the things you love the most and getting
Working for yourself has a lot of pros, but it’s not all rainbows and sunshine like many people make it out to be. The fact is when you’re self-employed you’ve got to put some serious (unpaid) hours in the beginning just to make a name for yourself. After that you’ve got to learn how to manage clients, set your rates, and find ample time to
I’ve been obsessed with reading extreme frugality blogs lately. I’ve also noticed a trend: extreme frugality IS NOT about saving money, it’s about lifestyle. The people who practice these extreme frugality tips might just be some of the wealthiest people you ever meet. That’s because they build lives that are centered on other people, nature, and hobbies that make them happy, not money. They have
Are you anxious about money? Do you sit up at night wondering how you’re going to pay the bills, drag yourself back into work, or retire? At one point or another we’ve all been there. However, worrying about money day and night is extremely unhealthy and you need to do put a stop to it. So what do you do? Identify the Problem What is
Over the last couple of months I’ve offered to help more than a dozen women try to find work from home jobs. However, out of those dozen there’s only one of them that I know of who has actually took my advice. From this experience and from my own growing pains over the past few years I’ve determined that it all comes down to attitude.
Last year one of my big goals was to double my income. And last month I almost did it! I went from earning about $2,000 per month to finishing the year at $3,850. This year my goal is to earn $5,000 a month or $60,000 per year. I’ve got to admit – last year my goal felt a little far-fetched. I was really struggling in
Happy New Year! How was your New Years Eve? I spent mine watching the Fox and the Hound 2 with my daughters. They fell asleep at 8:30 and I think I made it to 10. I’m feeling old! :) I’ve been reading a lot of blogs lately so I thought I’d showcase all of the posts I’ve been enjoying this week! How We Manage Our
