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Archive | 2019
Best Investment Apps for 2019
If you are looking for some of the best investing apps on the market, you’re in the right place. I want to share 4 amazing investment apps that I am using and truly enjoying. Please note they are only listed in alphabetical order, not order or preference. Acorns Acorns is a unique investing app that […]
Creative Ways to Pay for College
When you’re trying to figure out how to pay for college, the threat of student loans hangs ominously over your head. You likely know you should fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You’ve accepted all the grants and applied for all the scholarships. But you’ve done the math and still don’t […]
7 Advantages of Using Credit Cards
The statistics around credit cards and how Americans use them are alarming, to say the least. Let me start by sharing a few of them found in a recent CNBC article: The average American has a credit card balance of $4,293, according to the latest Experian data. Total credit card debt is also at its […]
What is a Health Savings Account?
A health savings account (HSA) is a savings account in which you can set aside pre-tax money to use on qualified health expenses. By using this untaxed money on deductibles, co-pays, and other expenses you can lower the overall cost of your healthcare. An HSA is only available with high deductible health plans (HDHP). Most […]
How I Saved Hundreds of Dollars on My Pool Vacuum
If you had a swimming pool in your backyard where I grew up (in Maryland), it meant you were doing pretty well financially. Today, I live in Arizona, which means I have to have a swimming pool if I want to survive the summer heat. It also helps with resale value although I don’t plan […]
Growing Your Side Hustle to Reach Your Financial Goals
A side hustle is a great way to get ahead, accelerate your financial goals, or pave the way to financial independence. Often times people struggle with where or how to start – either emotionally, strategically, or financially – so I wanted to share some insights from my journey as a side hustler, entrepreneur, and business […]
Tips to Achieving Financial Goals as a Couple
Financial Planning & Goal Setting As A Couple Setting goals and using the SMART goal setting formula can greatly increase the likelihood of actually turning your hopes and dreams into a reality. What’s more, according to a study at the Dominican University in California, sharing your goals with a trusted friend or family member will […]