I will send you first to my ultimate guide to investing. This is a resource that lays out all the details and answers your most pressing questions.
It’s your best way to learn how to get started the way I did. Boring AF, yes. But its worked well over the years and I get straight to the point.
Before we go any further into my best money tools and resources, I want to first acknowledge that money is personal and you will have your own unique journey. No matter what your past money mistakes, I also want you to know that by being here you are taking the first steps towards your financial well-being.
Your best bet is to start with a robo-advisor and use index products. This is a good way to get a good start and begin building a portfolio while you learn about investing. Once you have a better handle on your risk tolerance, needs, and style, you can add individual equities, alternative investments, and try other assets to diversify your portfolio and add growth.
It’s almost a cliché at this point: The observation that housing costs are such that you can’t qualify for a mortgage of $900 per month, so you have to get an apartment at $1,200 per month. Whether you live in a market where a mortgage costs less per month than a rental is beside the
A college degree is expensive. If you’re going to attend university, you need to know how to get the most out of college. It’s tough out there for college students. The cost of tuition continues to rise. We’re still trying to figure out what student loan forgiveness might look like. It’s wildly popular, but the
When used properly, credit cards can be tools as you save up for a major purchase. I’m a big fan of using credit cards to save up for various purchases. I like the idea that my regular, planned spending could position me for greater savings down the road. As a result, I use credit cards
You’re probably not investing enough to have the retirement you want. It’s true that the important thing associated with saving and investing is that you get started. Right now. Even if you only have a few bucks a month to invest, you should get started. However, it’s vital that you progress further as you earn
Even as you make investment plans for the future, don’t forget to invest properly in your best asset: You. As you prepare for the future, you know that you need to invest. Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth since it’s all about putting your money to work for you and taking
When you are self-employed, you don’t have “the man” to help you with your retirement account contributions. Here’s what you need to know about retirement plan options for home business owners. The last time I had the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) was shortly after finishing my bachelor’s degree. I was working full-time. However,
In the age of social distancing and stay at home orders, work from home is becoming the normal (at least for white collar workers). But will this have a long-term impact on the future of work? I’d like to see it. When we think of work — at least for white collar employees — we
One of the basic tenets of our society is this: If you work hard, you’ll be able to earn a living. People often equate working hard with wealth. If you aren’t rich, you just haven’t worked hard enough. Those in the middle class who insist that tax breaks for the rich will benefit everyone often
I’ve had a few people ask me what my daily schedule is as a professional blogging work from home mom (WAHM). Here you are. Keep in mind, though, that it’s approximate. If there’s anything any WAHM knows, the schedule almost always needs to be tweaked. Or thrown out completely. My usual WAHM schedule Sometime between
When creating a product, the first thing you need to figure out is its purpose. Many people come to me with questions about writing a book or creating a podcast. I’ve also been asked about courses and websites. Many people want to put these things out there because they’re “supposed” to. Or, perhaps, because it’s
Even though your family may have the day off, the freelance lifestyle might mean you have work to do. As Christmas approaches and I get ready to travel, I’m reminded that sometimes the freelance lifestyle doesn’t always lead to the same relaxation and time off you get with a “real” job. Running a home business,
Ready to start freelancing? You can do it from anywhere, as long as you have a laptop and Wi-Fi. Right now, I’m sitting in a hotel room in Los Angeles. I’m hundreds of miles away from home, but I’m still getting some work done. I am working on a restricted schedule, but working nonetheless. And
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