Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
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
You may not have considered going on a resort vacation simply because you think it will be too expensive. However, it would be a shame to miss out because they can actually be quite affordable. The truth is a vacation in a resort like Park City can be a great option at any time of the year, whether you visit in the winter for skiing,
When most people think of a reliable and flexible business, they don’t think of ice cream. But, owning an ice cream stand can be one of the best businesses to own right now. You can move to wherever the demand is greatest, and that is one of the biggest advantages you have. From setup to marketing, here’s what you need to know. Getting Started Getting
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
