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 many bank accounts could you possibly need?!
I’m not going to say it’s impossible to manage your money well with just one bank account. But it’s pretty much what I’m saying. There’s no personal finance advice out there that would advise you to have just one bank account. Separating your money into different bank accounts makes it much easier to bring your […]
3 Reasons Why Chadwick Boseman’s Death Shocked This Nurse
Chadwick Boseman’s passing of colon cancer was really perturbing. There were quite a few reasons why, despite my experience as a nurse, that I found his passing shocking. He was young!!!!! Too young to be considered for screening even as far as I knew. As a nurse, I was taught that screening for colon cancer […]
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 […]
5 Reasons You Need to Start Meal Prepping Today
Meal-prep has been a part of my life since 2018. I have found that it has saved me money, stress, and more importantly, time. If you don’t meal-prep now, then I hope by the end of this post that you become a believer. I’ll give you 5 reasons you need to start meal prepping today. […]
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 […]
Nix Fees & Never Get Charged By The Bank Again!
The last time I paid a fee by my bank was likely around 2012, 2013. It was an overdraft fee which I got all the time because I wasn’t always good at managing my money. However, knowing this fee, among others, were avoidable, I made it a goal to learn better habits so I could […]
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 […]
Got Extra Money Coming?
Some people are hoping that the government will provide an extra stimulus payment of $1200 via the HEROES act. Or maybe you’ve been getting that extra $600 federal along with state unemployment. What have you been doing or plan on doing with that money? Others are getting their third paycheck for the month. How is […]
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. […]
