Dreaming of a bigger income? This is a close look at what a six figure salary actually looks like and what you can do to build wealth. Building wealth is the key to financial security. What is the American dream? Many people would say it’s to graduate college, own your own home, and make 6…
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It’s easy to write a budget that you think is perfect until you’re 5 days in and you realize you forgot to add in room for an upcoming birthday or a seasonal activity with your family. When these forgotten budget items are missing from your budget, suddenly budgeting feels impossible. If you feel like giving…
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Cash envelopes can truly change the way you interact with your money and finances. It’s no surprise that the cash envelope system has changed my husband’s and my finances in so many ways. It really is a game-changing experience! But how on earth does it work? Can cash envelopes truly help you with impulse spending…
Making a budget and sticking to it can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you get paid biweekly! There are hundreds of tips out there for how to manage your monthly income. But what about when you get paid every other week? If you need to budget on a biweekly income and you aren’t…
Save $10,000 in a year by following these simple saving tips. I’ve compiled some of the best possible ways for you to save money and it won’t take long before your savings account has grown to $10,000! What would you do with an extra $10,000? I bet the ideas are flooding your mind right now!…
Writing a budget that you’ll actually stick to can feel like one of the harder parts about managing your money. After all, it seems so simple on paper! But when the rubber meets the road, it can feel a lot harder to follow through with. In this article I will show 5 easy steps for…
It’s no secret that Christmas is the most expensive holiday of the year. Trust me, I get it! Not only are the gifts crazy expensive, but everything else is too! I’m talking about the Christmas cards, pictures with Santa, holiday parties, and everything else on top of the gifts. On top of that, there’s so…
If you’re anything like me, it can be extremely difficult to stay motivated on this journey to financial freedom 24/7. When you just need something to help you stay focused on your goals, these budget quotes will inspire you, motivate you, and help you stay the course when you feel like giving up! These 51…
Knowing what monthly expenses you have is the key to staying on budget. It’s important to know exactly what you’re spending money on. That’s why having a monthly expenses list can help you write a better budget. The main reason people stop budgeting is that they aren’t creating realistic budgets for the things they’ll actually…
Everybody could use some extra cash flow! Now more than ever, people are looking to extend beyond their 9-5 by finding additional income streams. Whether you’re paying off those student loans or trying to save a little extra for that new car or dream vacation, here’s how you can make an extra $1000 a month…
Setting goals in life is so important, but many forget the crucial step of also making money goals for themselves as well. Yes, money goals don’t feel as glamorous as, say, going skydiving or getting a master’s degree. But they’re equally important! That’s why I always go out of my way to design financial vision…
I don’t believe in new year’s resolutions. I believe that you can inspire change within yourself whenever you want. New month, new goals! I’ve shared some money affirmations before, but this time around, I wanted to bring some mantras alongside some realistic monthly goals. I think it’s always important to try and better yourself, and…
