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 […]
Are you making all of the money you need? If so, are you making all of the money you want? Whether you need more money or just want more, I want to share 7 solid tips for making more money. I have been in both situations; needing more and wanting more and I have used […]
A few months ago I was listening to the radio and I heard about an app called GetUpside where you could earn cash back for your gas purchases. I actually forgot about it and was later listening to the same station and remembered that I never looked into the app. Thankfully, I downloaded the app […]
I recently decided that I wanted to refinance my house. It was an opportunity to lower my interest rate and consolidate some debt. Unfortunately, we accumulated some credit card debt due to medical expenses and the untimely passing of my mother. We plan for things financially, but sometimes more than one crisis will hit you […]
Yesterday I had the crazy idea to go look for hidden treasures at yard sales. And by hidden treasures, I mean those things I can find for $1 or less that can be resold. I have to admit that I have not been so successful at this, but I have certainly learned what to buy […]
