Finish What You Start
December 14, 2020
I buy used books whenever I can. The books are almost always in really good condition, and come at half the price. Some books you’d never even be able to tell are used.
You Can Do It All: Make More Money, Be Frugal, and More
December 10, 2020
I often hear people talk about personal finance like there is only one pathway to success. “Do this, not that” “The only way to get wealthy…” “That way is for suckers” “The only way is to make more” “Nothing else will work”
The 4 Tenets of Healthy Financial Habits
November 12, 2020
We’ve all heard about the lottery winner going broke after 3 years. Or the celebrity declaring bankruptcy 5 years after their prime. Being successful with personal finance is really about the process. And a huge part of the process is creating healthy financial habits.
Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest?
November 9, 2020
Should you pay off debt or invest? There are so many answers out there—it’s confusing. One financial expert says to pay off all debt first, while another says invest before anything else. Your parents both think you should pay off debt before doing anything, while your aunt says you have to start investing young.
The Top 5 Reasons I Pay Cash For Cars
November 2, 2020
I used to finance cars. I thought that’s what you did with cars, so I followed along. I really didn’t think twice about it to be honest. I’ve changed my way of thinking over the years though.
4 Types of Bad Debt You Should Get Rid of ASAP Plus the One Bad Debt Nobody Talks About
October 29, 2020
In my early 20’s I didn’t make the time or effort to educate myself in personal finance, and ended up getting myself into a couple thousand dollars’ worth of credit card debt. I knew credit card debt wasn’t good, but I didn’t know just how dangerous it could be. Fortunately, it never got to that point.
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