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 […]
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 […]
2020 Financial Review – My Most Successful Year Yet!
I decided to take you through how I assess my financial situation for the year. I hope you find it helpful in forming your own goals and give you hope for your financial future. Also, if you have tips on how to improve that I haven’t thought of, I am open to learning. I’m going […]
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, […]
Why Invest in the Stock Market Today
Some people associate investing in the stock market with getting rich, gambling, or just plain old stress. If you feel that way, I encourage you to think of things a little differently. Despite the yo-yo-ing the market has done secondary to COVID-19, investing for your long-term savings is what most financially savvy people will advise. […]
My Money Journey
2018 was the beginning for a lot of changes in my life. Today, let’s talk about the money aspect. Before 2018, I worked three or four (I lose count) per diem nursing jobs, which in the most basic of terms means I dictate how many days I work at any given job. It’s honestly a […]
Got plans for your stimulus check?
The amount you’ll receive depends on your household’s AGI (adjusted gross income). To find out what your AGI is, look at your latest tax return. If you filed as an individual with an AGI less than $75,000, you will get the maximum amount of $1,200. Supposing that you filed married/joint with an AGI of less […]
Let’s Get Investing!!!
Investing is the gateway to long-term savings. Do you feel like you have to be a special kind of person to invest? Think it’s too complicated for the average Joe or Jill? Maybe you feel you should have a certain amount of money before you can even start. Or you need a professional’s help and […]
