Make these money moves to thrive in a career you'll love. Here are 10 ways to start over in a career you love. 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
To summarize, an overall strategy can help you avoid these pitfalls. Be in the best financial position possible or any life or economic circumstance with these 4 steps:
1) Install or maintain a financial safety net for life’s biggest financial risks, to include (but not limited to) disability, death, divorce, unemployment, or lawsuit.
2) Save/invest 15-20% of your annual before tax income.
3) Reduce taxes and debt.
4) Spend the rest without shame or guilt. Read More
My generation gets a lot of criticism for living at home, but I have a whole new level of respect for those who choose to do it and come out of it in a better financial place. Take it from someone who has done it. The sacrifices are worth it. Read More
Here are some of the tips I took advantage of to pay down my debt so quickly. Read More
I wish I could say the reason we started this process was some enlightened drive to build wealth, but the truth of it is, like many others we were suffocating under the weight of our debt. Read More
Tools for success while paying off debt: a great app, a plan for paying down the principal, living debt free, and stay motivated with your WHY. Read More
What are the costs of debt? Thousands of dollars in interest
Hours of lost sleep
Stress levels that not even wine can cure and the most costly…Your freedom.
It took me years to figure out that debt was stifling my growth. I didn’t even know I had problem until it hit me in the face – rather abruptly too. Okay, let’s get down to business.
This is exactly what I did to pay off $30k in 10 months. Read More
Paying down debt seems straightforward: you borrow, you pay back, you don’t owe anymore. Yet, the average American household owes $137,063 in debt, and that total jumps to about $13 trillion in debt when including all U.S. consumers.
Fear not: Debt isn’t a death sentence dooming you to a lifetime of ramen while living in your mom’s basement. A simple strategy can help you pay off debt efficiently. Better yet, a strategy can set you up for financial success in the future. Debt snowballing is one such strategy. Read More