These are the top 20 money resolutions for the new year. I reached out to the top personal finance bloggers to get their suggestions of what money goals should make it on your list. Here’s the verdict straight from the pros.
1) Max out your IRA
2) Pay off Debt
3) Be self-aware with money
4) 6 month emergency fund
5) Start with a $1,000 emergency fund
6) Max out HSA
7) Start investing
8) Boost your income
9) Automate it.
10) Save more than you spend. Read More
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For most people, $1,378 is a lot of money. If you are just starting your financial life out, that basically becomes your starter Oh Shit Fund or your emergency fund. If you are past your Oh Shit Fund, you can use that savings to help you pay down debt. Or if you’ve got both of those things covered, this can be used as an extra savings to help you travel the world. Whatever your goals are, almost $1,400 can go a really long way. So if you’re looking for an easy activity to stash some extra cash, let’s get started. Read More
When I celebrated my 30th birthday, I spent a lot of time in reflection for my past and present, and started planning for the future. Inspired by this milestone birthday, I wanted to share financial advice I wished I had received in my 20s, so you, my younger sisters, can set financial goals for your 20s. Read More
The number one reason people report not eating healthy or not eating enough fruits and vegetables. But you’re not one of those people. That’s because you’ve already showed how you can practice long-term planning, patience, and seeking value when it comes to optimizing your financial health. It turns out that these same skills carry over quite nicely to seeking nutrient-dense foods and pinching pennies when you’re grocery shopping. Read More
If you want to know how to stop impulse buying, this post is for you. After working with hundreds of people, I’ve learned a lot about weird little hacks or things we can do to keep us focused and on track with our finances by minimizing impulse buys. Read More
The American Psychology Association says 40-50 percent of marriages end in divorce (and there is some wiggle room because of permanent separation while remaining married). I don’t know about you, but I find that very depressing.! Now you may not be married right now, but who knows what your future may bring, lo let’s get to work on being a team player when it comes to money! Here are four tips to help couples getting on the same page when it comes to money, both earning and spending. Read More
Here are 10 good habits that I have found helpful in making my financial life run more smoothly. And they're the ones you can do without a lot of lift! We all have to start somewhere. Read More
To me, productivity means that I focus on producing results instead of equating productivity with time spent working.I would much rather complete a couple key projects in a week, then claim I worked 50 hours and didn’t actually finish any of my needle-mover tasks. So, here are my top 5 ways to beat procrastination once and for all. Read More