How To Save More Money on Your Electric Bill
When it comes to managing your finances, it is important to take a look at your expenses and see where you can make adjustments. It is MUCH easier to decrease your expenses than it is to make more money. Out of all the utilities you pay for, electricity is likely the most expensive bill that […]
How to Save Money on College Costs
While graduation can be an exciting time, for some people, the reality of the financial burden they’re facing hits them almost instantly. Education is one of the largest expenses one can make in their lifetime, besides maybe a car or a house. Knowing this may lead people to just grin and bear it. We chalk […]
Why should we have and see a primary care doctor?
Simple answer: It affects your health AND your money. Let’s use a simple diagnosis of high blood pressure. Finding out you have high blood pressure can be discouraging. However, if you catch it early enough, you can speak to your primary care doctor about lifestyle changes you can make. You pay your doctor’s co-pay and […]
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 […]
WWSFD? What would skinny friends do?
Now, skinny is not to be taken too literally. Determine who in your group of friends is living the lifestyle that is similar to what you are looking to accomplish. And for the nurse in me, choose a healthy goal, not your friend with the eating disorder. Ask them what their routines are in terms […]
How To Create A Routine To Get Results You Want
My co-worker noticing I was eating the same breakfast said, “You’re eating gobbly-gook (her nickname for congee) again?” My answer: “Routine breeds results”. She thought that was inspired. Building a routine is not easy but it is the most effective way to achieve consistent results. This is applicable when it comes to your money, health, […]
It’s Tax Time!
The new year means it’s time to do our taxes. Some may have already filed and others may be waiting closer to the deadline of April 15th. Others may expect to file an extension and subject to that deadline. No matter which situation you find yourself in, it is a good idea to re-evaluate your […]
Why did I want to start a blog?
Simply put: I want to share my lessons I’ve learned so that people can make better choices as soon as they can. Since 2018, I’ve been adjusting a lot of small things in life attacking different pain points. One was my weight. There was no external pressure to lose weight. My husband, friends, and family […]
