Financial Update – Results Quarter 3 2021

Hello all! I wanted to provide another financial update to show you what I have been up to for the last few months. Why? So you can see what works for me in case it could work for you too. I also share my financial mistakes in the hopes that you can avoid making them […]
Why It’s Important to Get Your Teeth Healthy Now
Caring for your teeth and gums is key to a long and healthy life. You’d be surprised how many people get oral infections that travel to the heart or bone. Then they are on IV antibiotics for at LEAST 6 weeks. Super inconvenient but it’s what they have to do. If it goes untreated and […]
The Best Way to Successfully Build An Emergency Fund

Today’s post is graciously shared by Frugal Beans, our frugal friends from Sydney, Australia. After reading this post, get to know them by visiting their blog and/or following them on Instagram @frugal_beans. Why do you need an Emergency Fund? An Emergency Fund is fast becoming an integral part of the common budget. To give your […]
How to Get Motivated to Work Out When You Hate It!

If you can relate to this title, I see you! There are people that are very self-motived when it comes to exercise. They are so regimented with scheduled times to go to the gym so much so that you could set your clock to them. I am not one of those people. I find myself […]
How To Save Money When Shopping

You can’t avoid shopping. Whether it’s for groceries or for clothes, shopping is a part of nearly everyone’s life. However, shopping without a plan…BIG mistake. But have no fear! We’re going to talk about some guaranteed ways to save money while shopping. Web Extensions to Save Money While Shopping Online Most of these extensions have […]
Why You Should Have Money In An IRA Now

Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are powerful investment tools. It allows you to save money for retirement, regardless of whether or not you have a retirement account available to you at work. The only requirement for having an IRA is that you are making IRS-approved money. How Do IRAs work? You open an IRA with a […]
How to Make Your Money Grow Fast…ish

Want to make fast money? Newsflash: it’s not likely to happen. Most opportunities you come across to make quick money are a scam that can cost you. So take your time to explore your options. You want your growth to be able to replicate or repeat the growth for as long as you want. So […]
Stroke Awareness Month – What You Need to Know to Prevent One

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Most people know that a stroke is a deadly or disabling illness. Stroke Awareness Month focuses on increasing people’s understanding of stroke and how to prevent it. For those who don’t know, I have been a neurology nurse since 2014. So I have seen firsthand what a difference how […]
4 Steps to Being Debt Free

I don’t know a single person who hasn’t experienced being in debt. Some see being in debt as a normal part of life, while others feel it is an enormous burden. Either way, in order to get ahold of your finances, debt management is crucial. We’ll discuss the definition of debt, how to figure out […]
How to Save Money and See Results!

The three initial steps to getting your money in order, in my opinion, are saving, debt management, and investing. And in that order. That does not mean you can only do one at a time but your focus shouldn’t be on investing if you don’t have any savings. Why is saving money so important? Where […]