Everyone wants to save money, right? Some people have it easier than others. Some people love to save money, whereas others have a much harder time to save the amount of money that they need. If you are someone who has a tough time-saving money, then you may want to look into some of the ways below so that you can trick yourself into saving money. Round up your purchases. Each time you make a transaction, you can trick yourself into saving money by rounding up your transaction. So that item that was $4.54 that you just paid for now...
A New Generation of Money Management
March 27, 2015May 18, 2022
Retirement3 businesses you can start in retirement
Retirement doesn’t have to be the end of your working life. If you are struggling to come to terms with the idea of having no routine to adhere to, or you are worried about making your savings stretch, then setting up your own business is the right path for you to take to reach retirement happiness. There are many avenues that you could pursue that would allow you to bring in some extra finances while also having the free time to enjoy your retirement years. An advantage of starting a business in retirement is that you already have all the...
March 23, 2015May 18, 2022
Balance SheetsPersonal FinanceRetirement4 Ways To Prepare For Retirement
Retirement is an area that I believe too many people skip over. Some think that they will just think about the topic once retirement age is closer, they might believe that their job will help cover their retirement funds, or they just do not think it is possible for them. Whatever your excuse is for not saving for retirement, you should start today because saving for retirement is possible. Here are four ways to prepare for retirement: 1. Invest in real estate. One way to prepare for retirement is to think of a way to continue to bring money after...
March 12, 2015May 18, 2022
Personal FinanceMovies On Netflix To Watch
If you are paying for cable, you should eliminate it. There are tons of great movies to watch on Netflix. Check out the below. The Interview: I’m sure we’ve all seen this movie by now, but if you haven’t you must see it. It’s either a film you’re going to love or absolutely hate. My mom is full Korean and she LOVED this movie. I know of some people who got offended by this movie, but it’s just a movie! Labor Day: This film has been on Netflix for awhile and I recently decided to watch it because it had...
March 10, 2015May 18, 2022
TaxesTricks and Tips When Dealing with Property Taxes
Did you buy a house this past year? Congratulations on your big move! Being a homeowner is an exciting step, but in addition to the fun decorating and landscaping, there are also more adult things to consider, like property taxes. Not to be a drag, but property taxes are one of those things that continue to accrue even after all your mortgage payments are settled. However, there are a few tips and tricks to consider to help alleviate the property tax burden and minimize its impact on your day to day life. No need to feel overwhelmed, either, as there...
March 9, 2015May 18, 2022
Personal FinanceMy Three Favorite Physical Activities
I love trying out new physical activities and getting out of my comfort zone. A few years ago I was always intimidated to try out new activities but overtime, I realized how much all of these new hobbies and interests were benefiting me. I was gaining a whole new sense of confidence from stepping out of my comfort zone and I was meeting a ton of people as well. Eventually I was starting to wonder why I ever felt intimidated to begin with. 1) Yoga. I’ve tried Bikram yoga and regular yoga, and eventually learned I was a fan of...
March 4, 2015May 18, 2022
Personal FinanceHow To Become A More Confident Person
Being a confident person can have many different definitions for each person. To me, confident means being very comfortable in my own skin, body and mind. When I’m confident, I achieve more in all areas of my life. I wanted to share my tips and advice to you so you can gain confidence and improve all areas of your life. 1) Workout and eat healthy. These two are paired together because doing one doesn’t really work without the other. Whenever I am working out and not eating as good, I notice a considerable difference. Whenever I am eating healthy but...
March 2, 2015May 18, 2022
CareerPersonal FinanceTips I Would Give To A New Blogger
When I first started blogging, it was a bit intimidating. I wasn’t sure what I exactly had planned in the long run. I had someone close to me that was an experienced blogger and was able to assist me in anything I needed help with. I wanted to share with all of you my top tips and what helped me get through in the beginning and now. Blogging doesn’t have to be hard, and it’s much more enjoyable if you learn to have fun with it. Below are my blogging tips. No, I am not an expert, but I am...
February 26, 2015May 18, 2022
Personal FinanceHealth Documentaries To Watch
I’ve been watching a ton of health documentaries lately and they have all been really inspiring. They’ve not only educated me but changed my perspective on a few things as well. 1. GMO OMG. This is one of the newer documentaries I’ve watched and it’s about GMO’s. GMO’s have been in the news a lot lately and has gotten a lot of negative light shed to it. Monsanto has seen a lot of protesting and controversy for what they are doing to the world and the GMO’s they are spreading around. They have been known for even suing farms that...
February 23, 2015May 18, 2022
Personal FinanceFour Things To Cut Out Of Your Budget Now If You Need To Save Money
Last week, I talked about different ways you can make money ASAP for when a desperate time comes, if you decided to do something expensive at the last moment, or if you are approaching a deadline to pay a bill that you forgot about. Now, there are definitely ways that you can cut your budget if you need money quickly but you don’t really feel like making extra money. Or, maybe you just want to combine the two, so that you can reach your goal even quicker. That is always a great idea, and it is definitely possible to do...