Becoming an independent young adult is a dream in our teenage years. We dream about living on our own, having the perfect career, and becoming financially successful. I’m going to guess that becoming financially successful is probably your #1. Right?…
What Is A Bond?
Looking for a simple explanation of bonds? The investing world has a way of making things tricky for us. There’s a lot of acronyms, terms, and jargon (words used by professionals that are hard for others to understand). Bonds, however,…
Weekly Reminders That Will Help You Save Money
Do you set saving goals, life gets busy and then forget about them? Do you want to start saving money but not sure where to start? Sometimes, you just need someone to tell you exactly what to do in order…
How To Budget For Household Items And Save Money
Household items can get expensive real quick. I’m sure the last thing you want to do is spend more than you have to. What’s the solution? Learn how to budget for household items. Household items are things you buy all…
How Compound Interest Works | Learn How To Make Thousands
This is what Albert Einstein had to stay about compound interest. Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it. Albert Einstein So what’s so wonderful about…
Index Funds For Beginners | Easy To Understand
“Invest in index funds that give you exposure to the broad market of the best companies in the world and hold on to them for the long term.” Warren Buffett When Warren Buffett gives advice, I listen. This is the…
The Best Budgeting Category Percentages
When you start budgeting, you might ask; What’s the right amount to spend on groceries? What about clothes/makeup? What are the best budgeting category percentages? So many questions, so many answers, let’s stick with the basics. Because in the end,…
How To Save Thousands Of Dollars On Your Mortgage Without Refinancing
Do you know how much money you pay the bank to borrow money for your home? You probably understand that you pay interest on the money that you borrowed (however much your home cost). But how much will you pay…
How To Stick To A Budget In 3 Simple Steps
Let’s be honest, when it comes to budgeting, the easiest part is creating one. The hardest? It’s learning how to stick to a budget…. Have you created a budget in the past but then forget about it or simply didn’t…
How To Save Money On Groceries | 5 Simple Steps
Do you know how much money you spend on groceries each month? Would you guess it’s your third-highest expense? If not, it is for about 90% of Americans. If you think about it, groceries might be your third-highest expense too….
8 Ways To Save Extra Money
Do you ever take the time to look back at your week to reflect on what you’ve done? Where you went, what you ate, how much you spent? It’s easy to get wrapped up in our everyday life, you don’t…
How To Build A Capsule Wardrobe | Always Look Chic
Caught up in the how to build a capsule wardrobe haze? If you’re new to capsule wardrobes, you’ll find easy to follow, step-by-step instructions to build the best capsule wardrobe. There are many benefits to creating a capsule wardrobe and…