Personal finance for singles looking to finance their dreams.
When my family members moved into their new abode, they purchased a new stand-up freezer right away. They’re both avid cooks. Having a freezer meant they could take advantage of sales on meat, frozen vegetables, bread, etc… It cost them a pretty penny at the time but it seems to have paid off for them. […]
Getting what you really, really want is hardly every easy. It can be a grind. There are going to be days when you don’t want to work for it. Chances are you shed a tear or two along the way. It might take you much longer than you’d anticipated, and there are no guarantees the […]
I’ve been part of the personal finance blogging world for a few years now and I’ve realized a few hard truths. One of them is that there is no one answer to the problem of poverty. In the personal finance sphere, it’s a truth barely ever acknowledged that not everyone has enough. We bloggers love […]
Roughly 11 months ago, someone asked me to share my best tip for success with money. It took me less than a minute to say “automatic transfers”. Honestly, I really think that automating your finances is the cornerstone of mastering your personal finances. Automation is beautiful because it removes the decision from your hands. More […]
You need not make every mistake yourself. It’s perfectly find to learn from the mistakes of others. Here are some things that I’ve learned after investing for 30+ years. This is wisdom borne from real life experience. As my father used to say, hindsight is 20/20. Had I come across a blog post like this […]
The new year starts in a few days. If improving your financial life is one of your goals, then you should probably consider implementing atleast one of the following tips. As always, take what you need and leave the rest. After all, you’re the person who is best-placed to know the intimate details of your […]
Long-time readers know that I enjoy talking about how to make your dreams come true. I truly believe that one of money’s best purposes is to help you build a life that makes your heart sing, one that puts a smile on your face. Prioritizing your spending in order to achieve your most important life’s […]
Have you started thinking about your goals for 2025? If not, then you might want to take a few minutes and do so. I know that this time of year can be rather busy, but don’t forget that you’re important too. It’s okay for you to think about what you want. There aren’t too many […]
At the time of publishing this post, there are less than 60 days left in 2024. You might want to start thinking about your dreams and goals for the new year. Whatever yours are, I’m going to suggest that learning to master your money should be one of your goals. After all, you’re the person […]
This post is about the importance of you investing for your future, regardless of whether you have a pension. At its heart, a pension is simply deferred compensation. Your employer is promising to pay you money when you presumably are no longer able to earn a living. In exchange, you give your loyalty and service […]