Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Shopping is hard. It’s really easy to overspend and come home with bagfuls of packages that you 100% don’t need. A few weeks ago I spent $42 on limited edition Halloween-themed magazines. Titles like Haunted History and topics that included an in-depth look at Jack the Ripper, which clearly tells you way too much about me. And as I left the store I thought, oh man,
This past weekend I went to see the latest film in the Harry Potter universe, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” And even though it was genuinely enjoyable with an amazing cinematic look, throughout the film I found that I wasn’t able to stop thinking about Johnny Depp’s bank account. Johnny Depp, as I’m sure we’ve all seen, has spent a lot of time in
Podcasting is the new blogging, or so I hear. According to Podcasting Insights, there are over 550,000 active podcasts publishing over 18.5 million episodes in 100 different languages. That’s a whole lot of audio content. As a podcaster myself, I can tell you the industry is a busy, active one with passionate creators. But while you can make a little side cash with it, it
According to reports, only 39% of Americans have an extra $1,000 kicking around to be able to pay for financial emergencies. So if you’re in the group of Americans who don’t have an emergency fund, you’re not alone. But you need to have one. Life is unpredictable and unfortunately, it runs off money. There’s no telling what tomorrow will bring so it is in your
Cable seems like such an archaic service. With all the streaming websites and cord cutting options for streaming your favorite shows, I sometimes find myself wondering why it even exists. Today anyway. A few years ago was a different story… When I first moved out of my parent’s house in my early 20s, I was determined to live a cable-less lifestyle. Who really needs to
Everyone wants to save money. Especially those of us who are self-employed millennials who aren’t exactly sure how much actual cash we’re going to make this week. Fortunately, sometimes something as simple as checking your credit card statement can result in saving money. Small Expenses Add Up When you think about it, we purchase many items on a daily basis that add up to astronomical
The cost of solar and wind energy production has dropped significantly. Around the world, interest in developing a mature, worldwide sustainable energy industry is only growing. This is partially due to environmental concerns, but also because of the growth potential of the industry. And yet, despite a sharp rise in investments in sustainable energy production, oil is still a good investment. The United States is
It’s no secret that buying groceries and having to stock your pantry and fridge can get costly, whether you’re a single person or have a family. While $2.00 for butter and $1.00 for a loaf of bread may not seem like a lot at the moment, it can add up. However, there are ways that buying in bulk to save money helps cut down on
Paying back your student loans can be a daunting task. Thinking about all of the money and interest you’re racking up can become overwhelming. Here are 5 ways you can save money on student loan debt. 1. Sign Up for Autopay Having money automatically deducted from your account can sound like a disaster waiting to happen, but with your student loans, it can actually help.
Take out the hassles of calculating and figuring out your own budget. Budgeting just got a lot easier with financial expert, Dave Ramsey’s EveryDollar app. At first glance, incorporating another method for budgeting might seem intimidating, but this app simplifies everything. Here’s our EveryDollar review to help get you going. How the EveryDollar App Works The app breaks down each month, and does all of
