Over the past few years, I have had a revelation about the power of the side hustle. Some people start a side hustle because they want to start a business, but can’t afford to leave their day job. Others start a side hustle because they want to increase their income with no intention of leaving […]
Kids learn about money from a young age mostly by watching how their parents interact with money. It’s crucial that married couples are on the same page with regard to finances, as this will allow them to mutually reach their financial goals quicker. And for those with kid, they are watching you and listening to […]
When you find yourself with extra income or financial wins, do you save or do you “reward yourself”? Depending on where you are in your budget, perhaps more money means you make your budget. Hopefully, more money means you can accelerate your savings. As a part of the America Saves Week campaign, I want to […]
Your first thought might be, “what is a rainy day fund?” When I first heard the term that was my thought. In fact, I thought it was another word for an emergency fund. Some people do use the term synonymously with an emergency fund, but technically there is a difference. An emergency fund is ideally […]
Just a quick post here for those of you who like to watch old movies and old TV shows. My wife and I don’t watch a lot of TV, however we have a few shows you could say we are addicted to. Currently, they are Chicago PD, Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire. We were going […]
UPDATE: We no longer endorse My Freedom Grocer as the program has changed and we are no longer members so we do not have any accurate updates on the service or company. Several months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Fred Weih, the founder of My Freedom Grocer. When I first heard him talk […]
Somehow, I think that using Amazing Prime costs more money because you see “free shipping” and actually spend more money. Today, I saw a DVD that I wanted on sale in a Facebook post. My first thought wasn’t “what’s the cost” it was, “hey, I get free shipping” 🙂 It really is a great program though […]
Who doesn’t love to save money? And let’s face it, with the uncertainty of today’s volatile and global market, it never hurts to have a few extra dollars tucked away in the old mattress. But where are the best places to find great savings? Take a look below and I will share the secret to […]
