A while back I was listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. And while I disagree with some of Dave’s belief on life insurance and investments, he is the go-to guy when it comes to budgeting. He had a couple call in saying that they paid off about $150,000 in debts in 2 years including […]
What we are seeing in our economy is like nothing most of us have seen in our lifetimes. Thankfully there are lots of resources available to help individuals and business owners and I would like to share some tips that have been helpful to my family as well as many others that I have shared […]
COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus) has impacted all of us in some way, whether it’s through the loss of income, feeling the loss of our freedom as we are self quarantined in our homes, or worse – our health or the health of a loved one. Someone recently asked me, “what happens if I can’t pay my rent?†[…]
Chances are that you have heard of the Acorns Investing App and found this article while seeking to find more information about it. I wrote this review not because anyone paid me to, but because I am an avid user of the Acorns app and a financial coach who likes to recommend great tools. So […]
Hey friends, I am excited to share a new series that I am launching on the Fiscally Sound blog. If you know me, you know that I am passionate about helping people maximize their earning, savings, and investing by leveraging side hustles. I will be documenting those who have had success in their side hustles […]
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about bank fees, but they can add up to a significant cost over months and years. This is particularly true if you don’t know your bank’s policies and therefore don’t adjust your behavior to minimize charges. This article will cover some of the most important fees to be […]
A few years back, I had a revelation. I realized I was letting my bank use my money for nearly free. Like many people, I was banking with one of the major banks and foolishly had money in a savings account at a pitiful rate. I believe the rate was 0.10%, which happens to be […]
