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 […]
ButcherBox – How To Decide If It’s Actually Worth The Money?
Since watching Bobby’s YouTube videos, I have been working to be more intentional with what I put into my body. Before his videos, I didn’t realize that the source of our food could affect its nutritional value. So I started implementing some changes with my money in mind. I started with buying organic when it’s […]
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 […]
Four Compelling Reasons to Cancel Some of Your Subscriptions
Here at Our Green Life, it is always advised to try to keep your expenses under control as best you can. This is because out of all things affecting your financial well-being, this is the easiest to control. The subscription-based model is being used by many companies out there to keep income flowing. While some […]
How to save money caring for man’s best friend
In this picture, Sasha and I had just completed climbing Prospect Mountain in Lake George. Having a pet is tons of fun, work, and sometimes a lot of money. Whether you have a pet, multiple pets, or are considering getting a pet, this post has something for you. I have had my dog since she […]
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 […]
