How to Make a Car Payment Manageable
I talk a lot about finances and savings with friends and coworkers. One topic that frequents the discussion is cars. While some of us have reasonable payments, others have payments that are too high. I always laugh that I would fall out if I had a payment above $300 with insurance. Some people are pushing […]
Start Fresh: 5 Things I Want to Spend Out Before Buying More
Recently I’ve been working on the idea of trying to “spend out” the items I already have in my house. In other words, I have certain items that I want to use up before I buy new ones. In doing so, I hope to save some money at the start of the year. What Does […]
Ways To Achieve Financial Peace of Mind
It is a new year with a crazy whirlwind start. Let us not forget we have the power to change. This year one of my goals is to continue to work on my financial stability. My side hustle and savings are set, but more could be done. I have goals to reach that would allow […]
How to Make Money by Baking Cakes From Home
Some people love cooking. Other people love baking. Either way, many agree that it’s fun to spend time in the kitchen. If you’re one of those people, then why not consider making a living at what you love. You don’t necessarily have to go to culinary school then spend years working in restaurants. Instead, you […]
Goals For the New Year
This week I have been thinking about my 2020. What an interesting topsy turvy year for us all. Out of the goals I set out for myself, three have come to pass, and two have not reached the end date. Going forward, I have been thinking about my goals for the new year. It’s time […]
The Marie Kondo Approach to Choosing Work in the New Year
A lot has been written about applying the Marie Kondo decluttering and organizing method to finances. I’ve used the method myself in the past to get my financial paperwork in order. But as we head into the new year, what I’m thinking about most is how to apply it to choosing new work. Why I’m […]
5 Ways to Get Paid to Shop Online
Do you enjoy online shopping? If you do, then you might really like the idea of getting paid to shop online. And even if online shopping isn’t really your thing, getting paid to do it might be incentive enough. But is this really possible? Yes. Here are ways to get paid to shop online: 1. […]
Getting Real: How My Mental Health Impacts My Finances
I’m going to be really honest with you because I think it’s important to do so: I struggle with depression. It’s chronic, recurring, and although it’s well-treated, I’ll probably deal with it off and on for the rest of my life. I share this because it’s an important part of my money story. And because […]
Bitcoin Third ‘Halving’, Moves Through Falls Versus Dollar
Bitcoin slid on Monday in volatile exchanging, after it experienced a specialized change that reduced the rate at which new coins are made, yet the standpoint stayed upbeat as the expansion in supply slowed down. Monday’s “halving” lowers the rewards provided to the people who “mine” bitcoin to 6.25 recent coins from 12.5. The second […]
5 Reasons Why Obsession With Money Can Destroy Your Life
It’s good to make your personal finances a priority in your life. After all, if you don’t, then you can end up in a lot of debt or financial struggle. Obviously, that would be stressful. However, you also have to have some balance. An obsession with money can be just as damaging as not attending […]