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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 I Saved Hundreds by Getting New Car Insurance
Car insurance is one of THE most flexible of all your necessary expenses. You can change your insurance at any time. You can change your level of coverage and your deductible to save money on your car insurance. There are a variety of discounts available to you at any given moment. But you have to […]
Numbers You Need to Know to Control Your Money
Last week’s post shared the numbers you need to know – health edition. Now it is time for the personal finance edition. Does money dominate your life or stress you out? Will this be the year where you take control of your money instead of it being in control of you? When you think about […]
2020 Wins & Losses – How I’m Bringing in the New Year
I would definitely describe 2020 as… atypical. For some, new opportunities to rise against all odds came to be. However, for most, it was full of tragedy, frustration, sadness, fear, and uncertainty. There are lessons to learn in both the good times and the bad. While in general 2020 was a tragic and scary year, […]
