How to Make the Best Use of Limit Orders
April is Financial Literacy Month. Debt reduction, saving, and investing are key elements of a successful financial plan. There can be confusing terminology (words…lol) linked to personal finance. A quick tip: sign up for Investopedia’s Term of the Day email. They even have a dictionary on their website. I’ve learned so much this way and […]
Diabetes – What You Need to Know
Welcome to this month’s Health Corner! According to the CDC, 34.2 million Americans suffer from diabetes. That is about 1 out 10 people. Even more people are considered prediabetic – 88 million or 1 in 3. Diabetes can be very dangerous to one’s health but it is manageable. For some, it is actually avoidable altogether. […]
New Financial Update – Q1 2021 Results
I think a quarterly review is in order. It is important to take the time to look over your plans to make sure the decisions you made months ago still align with where you want your finances to go today. So in this post, I’ll go over my financial picture thus far in 2021. As […]
I Broke Up with My Life Insurance Agent – Here’s Why
When I got married, my husband and I met with a life insurance agent. We each got a term life policy and a whole life policy. Over time though, we recognized that though life insurance has its advantages, we also came to realize it isn’t always the slam dunk it is made out to be. […]
I Did Uber Eats for a Week – Learn How to Best Use It to Actually Make Money
So what made this New Jersey nurse hop in her car and do Uber Eats? No, I wasn’t because I was hard up for cash. Honestly, I found the concept of this side hustle idea intriguing and enticing. So in this post, I’ll share how I got started, how I maximized this income opportunity, the […]
How to be successful in getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Since this pandemic began, I have been debating whether or not to address COVID-19 directly on this blog. It is such a polarizing subject for some and an argument I frankly have no interest in entertaining. However, I’ve learned a lot that I believe is worth sharing with you, especially now that we have vaccines […]
Do You Need a Financial Advisor to Manage Your Money?
There’s a wide variety of advice out there as to whether or not you should get yourself a financial advisor. The short answer is no, most people don’t NEED a financial advisor. However, if you don’t get one, you might be missing out. So in this post, I’ll share my own personal experience with a […]
Do You Really Save Money with a Costco Membership?
The answer is YES! I don’t favor things that have a huge buzz around them. If everyone else is hyped about something, I’m usually hesitant to engage in it. So I never thought I would hop on the Costco bandwagon and buy a membership. I actually resisted it at first only going with friends instead […]
ButcherBox – How To Decide If It’s Actually Worth The Money?
Since watching Bobby’s YouTube videos, I have been working to be more intentional with what I put into my body. Before his videos, I didn’t realize that the source of our food could affect its nutritional value. So I started implementing some changes with my money in mind. I started with buying organic when it’s […]
Organic Food – What You Need to Know to Decide if it’s Worth the Money
Is organic food just another California food trend or does it truly make a difference to your health? The simple answer is yes, it can make a difference. However, you don’t have to throw out everything in your fridge and pantry. Let’s talk about how you can make good, healthy choices while still minding your […]
