Money is such a significant thing in our lives. We all need money, some need more money than others but you really can’t get by without having any money or being supported by someone with money. It’s a BIG deal! Money is intertwined in our daily lives, almost everything we do is tied to money … [Read more…]
Oh the American dream, home ownership complete with a white picket fence, a dog, a goldfish and cute flower beds. It’s something most people dream about, that day when they can buy their own home. But what is the true cost of home ownership in America? It’s probably a lot more than you would think. … [Read more…]
There’s a movement that’s happening right now. It’s called the FIRE movement. And no, it’s not about educating kids on the dangers of wildfires taught by Smokey the Bear. It stands for Financial Independence Retire Early and it’s starting to gain some momentum and is catching the public eye. I discovered this movement while I was pregnant with my … [Read more…]
Everybody has made financial mistakes, we have all done something or bought something that we later regretted when it comes to money. Looking back most people wish they would have done things differently knowing what they know now. I’ve had my fair share of financial blunders throughout my lifetime as well, some minor but some … [Read more…]
Dear Mr. Financial Advisor, We’ve had a lot of great times throughout the past few years. We’ve definitely had our shares of ups and downs (pun intended), but it’s time for us to part ways. It’s not you, it’s me. I appreciate all you’ve done for me but I’ve found someone new. His name is … [Read more…]
I never really understood the meaning of net worth until I was almost thirty. I had heard the term but it sounded like something only rich people or businesses needed to be concerned about. WRONG! Net worth is something that is applicable to anybody and everybody. I first got interested about net worth when I … [Read more…]
Growing up I never went on any typical yearly family vacations, travel was not in my vocabulary. There was no Disney World or cruises or trips to tropical beaches during my childhood. Traveling was just not something my family did, my mom was a workaholic and never even seemed to take a day off ever. … [Read more…]