The most frustrating thing about being a gainfully employed adult is feeling like you just do not make enough money to support your life style no matter how high your salary gets. You might think, if I just make $5K or $10K more, I would be set! But what I have found is that, to … Continue reading How to Manage Your Cashflow and Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Category: Savings
The BEST Gift for a Three Year Old – College Savings!
Recently my friend's daughter turned three and she was throwing her an "epic" birthday bash at a suburban kiddie party place. When she told me about the party, I thought what should I buy a three year old? I often struggle with buying gifts for kids because
How I Saved $13,000 on a $24,000 Salary
When I was 24 years old I had one goal, to move out of my grandmother's basement. While I enjoyed the perks of living at home - no rent, home cooked meals everyday and free cable - I had absolutely no privacy. The laundry room was right outside of my door and you had to walk through my "apartment" to get
My Number One Tip to Maximizing Your Savings
It often bogs my mind that this one overlooked thing is not just a given when it comes to saving money. I often ask people, when they ask me for tips on saving
Financial Reality Check – How to Calculate Your Net Worth
If you are ready to get your finances in order, the first thing you need to do is give yourself a financial reality check.