Personal Finances

It’s officially the summer. That means lots of warm weather and vacations. For some people, it means coveted time away from work. For others, it’s a time to make some money with lucrative summer hustles. If you’re looking to make some money, there is no shortage of ways to make quick bucks during the summer. […]

The pandemic has caused some markets to crash and some to explode. When it comes to the housing market, the idea of a market crash looms in the minds of some Americans, but that’s not the case for everyone. Since the pandemic, we have seen housing loan interest rates hover around 2%. Aside from that, […]

I live in San Francisco. I love it here. It’s one of the most amazing cities in the world. More importantly, I feel creatively, emotionally, and socially fulfilled here. However, there’s no denying that this is one of the most expensive places to live. Having worked from home for over 15 years, I could easily […]

We would all like to lead a perfect life. The kicker is, life is not so perfect. We all make mistakes, and some can be harder to dig ourselves out of than others. When talking about finances, some hefty mistakes come along with debt accumulation. It can make our credit bad. Add being a single […]

I’ve been thinking about going back to therapy for awhile now. There are a few key things that I’d like to work through. I have to confess, my relationship with money is one of those things. Therefore, I’ve been looking into seeing a financial therapist. What Is a Financial Therapist? A financial therapist is a […]

This week I’m reading a book called What Would Frida Do?. Subtitled “A Guide to Living Boldly,” Arianna Davis’s book isn’t specifically about finances. Instead, it’s a book about the life and inspiration of artist Frida Kahlo. However, I’ve found over the years that you can get financial insight from almost any genre or medium. […]

The dating pool can be one of two things, exciting or hard to navigate. There are a lot of potential mates out there, and maybe you have found the one. Before you jump into talks about marriage, there are a few things you need to discuss. You want to make sure you are compatible in […]

Why Are You Transitioning to Single Income? There are two situations in which you might find yourself transitioning to single income. In scenario one, you’re getting a divorce or separation. Therefore, you’re going down to one income but you’re only supporting yourself (or potentially you and your children.) As a result, your income will change […]

Every person and financial advisor I know, always recommends having a budget. A budget helps you keep track of your monthly finances. It helps you keep track of your debts and helps to establish and fund monetary goals for retirement. I think it’s a great plan for some people, but the question is, does everyone […]

As we’ve discussed often, debt can feel so overwhelming. If you owe money to multiple lenders, the situations gets even trickier. You only have so much money to use each month. Should you focus on one bill or multiple minimum payments? What’s the best way to get the debt down? Always Make Your Minimum Payments […]