So I quit my job.
I quit my job! And I’m answering a few FAQs today. Here goes everything.
Read MoreSide Hustle: How I Became a Pure Barre Instructor
I have a new side hustle happenin’ in my neck of the woods!
Read all about how I made this decision, and what I’m thinking so far. And leave a comment with what you think I’m going to do with all that extra moolah ;)
Read MoreThe Step-by-Step Process I Used to Select my 401k Investments, Even Though I Would've Preferred to Claw My Own Eyes Out
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by a snooze-worthy company-wide meeting on HR policy and updates. I know, I know, it’s boring, but also exciting because think of all the money you’ll have when you’re 80! Whoooohhooo! Here are the things I considered when selecting my retirement fund.
Read MoreIs Frugality A Realistic Long-Term Plan For Saving Money?
A can opener almost made me lose my mind. And that’s when I decided to take a long look at my finance goals overall and question whether or not my money plans were in perspective. The two are related, I promise. Here’s how I think you should keep your big-picture money goal at the forefront.
Read MoreAPY vs. APR: How They Work, What's the Difference & What They Mean For You
What is APY? And how the heck is it different from APR? It’s important to understand just how much each can impact your money — even though it seems boring to talk about. Get the scoop and a haaaaanddyyyyy song about APY inside!
Read MoreHealth Savings Accounts, Part 2: How to Invest Your HSA
Instead of using your HSA for qualified medical expenses, you can cashflow those costs — meaning you pay out of your regular ol’ savings account. If your HSA is smartly invested, it can stay put and continue to grow. Learn how to get started!
Read MorePart I: Did Somebody Say HSA? What You Need to Know About the Ultimate Secret Retirement Account
HSAs are the magical unicorns of retirement accounts that nobody talks about. And you know what? I didn’t even know they EXISTED! Learn how a health savings account can be a triple tax-advantaged savings plan and the ultimate retirement account.
Read MoreHow much should you contribute to your 401(k)?
It’s intimidating to plan for something that will happen four decades from now. Actually, it's the most optimistic thing I've ever heard, because it means I believe I won't get hit by a bus and die tomorrow. Hope! So touching.
So, what are the average 401(k) contributions? Am I doing it right? Am I way behind the average 25-year-old? What's the "K" even for? Ahead, we discover (some) of the answers.
Read More3 Non-essentials I'm Eliminating To Save My Budget
As part of my no-spend challenge for the month of June, I’ve been forced to reassess my spending — what’s essential to daily life, what’s not, and what isn’t really essential but that I will try to make up some excuse for anyway. Here are my top three contenders for non-essentials that can be cut from my budget this month. Do you agree with my choices?
Read MoreAre you part of the 58%?
How prepared are you to head for the office door? For some people — especially millennials — retirement may be pretty far off.
The average retirement age in the United States is 63, but maybe you don’t want to be average. Maybe you, like me, plan to give your two weeks well before that. Either way, retirement requires planning.
Read MoreTaking on Traditional IRAs: What, when, how and more!
Retirement may be on our radar, but did you know that 1 in 3 Americans have no retirement savings? Yikes! If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a step in the right direction. So what’s the next step? Learn the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA and be better prepared to open the account that’s right for YOU. The sooner you start, the sooner you can kick back and have daiquiris delivered on a silver platter. #RetirementGoals
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