You’ve been wanting to quit your job ever since Martha started purposely mispronouncing your name to customers just to piss you off. Or maybe you’re just ready for a change. You’re sick and tired of the 9-5 grind and want to be in control of your schedule. When I first quit my job, I was…
Looking for a list of the top personal finance blogs to learn about money in 2020? I’ve been following several financial bloggers for the past 15 years, and it’s incredible how much good advice is available at our fingertips. What’s scary, though, is that literally anyone can start a blog today and start giving financial…
I know the struggle – when you’re about to be evicted or can’t find enough money for your next meal – when you desperately need money now…today. I was never spoon-fed on a silver platter. I have worked my ass off for everything I have, and I’ve experienced trials and struggles throughout my entire life…
You may have seen a house that you absolutely love, but you’re wondering “How much house can I afford as a rule of thumb?” The answer is quite simple, but you need to know this before you even continue looking into this home (or any other homes). What’s the harm in looking, you ask? Realtors…
We all have bad money habits (or have at least made some financial mistakes in the past). I’ve learned from a lot of my mistakes with money, and I’d like to share the 13 things that are probably keeping you broke. 1. You Eat Out Too Often This is a common problem in many households,…
Being laid off from work is a real fear facing many Americans today. How are you to cope when you unexpectedly lose your job? We can’t rely on unemployment as a reliable source of income for very long. It’s simply not enough. I actually experienced this when I worked for a financial institution back in…