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 […]
How To Use Brand Loyalty To Actually Save You Money
More often than not, when working toward saving money, you’re advised against brand loyalty. Brand loyalty means that you stick to shopping for one particular brand. Rather it is always advised to shop around for the best prices. Quite often, even if you purchase generic, you’re getting the same quality. With that knowledge in hand, […]
How To Take Steps Toward Financial Freedom Without Being Rich
Despite what you may believe about your finances, financial freedom is likely within your reach. This is regardless of your income and your circumstances (having children/not, single/dual-income family). To be clear, I am not saying that your income and circumstance don’t matter. However, more often than not, these are used as excuses not to pursue […]
How to tell when you’re being frugal or being cheap
When learning to manage your money, lowering your expenses is one of the first steps to take. The best way to do this is by being frugal. However, this can be an uncomfortable line item for some to make adjustments to. You are likely comfortable with your current lifestyle and changing your mindset can be […]
How to Invest – What You Need to Know About Using Mutual Funds
Hopefully, you know the importance of investing by now. If you don’t, check out my other articles Let’s Get Investing and Why Invest in the Stock Market Today. Prior to investing, you want to have at least $1,000 in an emergency fund. Then while you’re beefing up that emergency fund and paying off your debts, […]
How To Drink More Water When You Hate it?!
I try to drink about 80 ounces or about 10 cups of water a day. I’m sure if you asked most people around me, they know me to drink only water and that I always have a water bottle with me. Guess what though? I HATE water. I learned this past year that my mother […]
How to Develop the Mindset You Need to Achieve Success
No matter what your goals are, your way of thinking can make or break your success in attaining that goal. Conquering limiting beliefs and replacing them with healthy ways of thinking can help you reach the goals you set for yourself. This is beneficial regardless of the kind of goals you have. So let’s talk […]
Three of My Biggest Financial Mistakes – Avoid Them!
There aren’t many personal finance stories without bumps and mine isn’t unique. I have made plenty of financial mistakes that have shaped my story. Though I would be further ahead in my financial journey, it sure gives me something to write about. And I can use this to teach those around me so they can […]
How to Make Your First $100K on a Nurse’s Salary
I broke $100,000 in November 2019. Quite honestly, I didn’t even know when it happened because I don’t really look. I created a lifestyle where my finances are more or less automated. But my sister and I were going over her budget. I was showing her how investments worked and she was shocked to see […]
How Much Do You Need in an Emergency Fund?
DISCLOSURE: THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. Does the thought of the cost of an emergency stress you out? Will an unexpected event cause you to take on debt? One of the best things you […]
