Personal Finances
Housing Market: Is It Too Late To Buy?
The housing market has been hot. Over the last two years, people have been purchasing homes for the low interest and cashing out to secure high equity. While I did not do either, I am loving the equity I have in my home. I did refinance to take advantage of those 2% rates. Just recently […]
7 Myths About Salary Increase
Obviously, everyone wants to get a raise. After all, more money can’t hurt right? Well, that’s true as long as there are no strings attached. However, usually we find strings attached. A new salary usually means a new job or at least new responsibilities. Sometimes, they aren’t worth the raise. So, make sure that you […]
Should You Support Adult Children?
Let me preface this by saying I am not a parent. But I know a lot of them, and I have parents myself. From what I see and know about being an adult child, I feel like I can give a good answer to this question. I believe it is natural as a parent to […]
Three Real Ways to Make Money Online
The internet provides us with news, funny videos, and fast communication. It also offers the opportunity to make money. Globally, there are approximately 1.8 billion websites operating at the same time every day. Many of these websites include simple ways to make some extra money online. But how many of them are legit? Here is […]
How Much Should You Be Saving
We all know that we should be saving money, but we do not always do it. We have 1 million excuses for why we don’t, but how many of those are valid? The fact of the matter is, we should be saving money. It’s not about the here and now, it’s about our future. We […]
Payment Plan for Taxes
I did my taxes! Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to complete them before the deadline this year. I even looked into filing an extension. However, I decided to just carve out the time and get it done. I’m relieved that I finished them. However, I owe more money this […]
5 Things to Look for in a Lender
Borrowing money is easier said than done. Even if you have an established credit history and a high credit score, there are questions to answer and obstacles to overcome. One of the most important things you can do is find a reliable lender that you trust. With the right partner, it’s much easier to feel […]
Here’s How To Market Your Side Hustle Like a Big-Budget Pro
If you are like a lot of people, you might have gone from one good job to three bad jobs in the past couple of years. What was once considered a side hustle is now just another low-paying job that takes a lot of time and hard work. You might suddenly have the need for […]
Win With Stash 101 Fantasy Investing
The stock market has been crazy this year. I have lost thousands, but I’m still in the game. Right now is a great time to pick up stocks on sale that could potentially bounce back. If you’re new to stocks, worried about which ones to pick, or even just taking this time to research, you […]
Do I Spend More On Food Or More On My Dog?
When it comes to breaking down my budget, I always spend the most on rent, of course. However, two things vie for second place: what I spend on food and what I spend on my dog. And honestly, both of these categories could use a little frugality. Let’s take a look at January 2022 to […]