Maybe it’s just me, but I’m noticing the older I get, the more I dislike grocery shopping. When you live in a major city like NYC, the whole process becomes a major production. There are tons of people, long lines, usually an abnormally slow cashier, items not being in stock, trying to figure out what… Keep Reading
10 Sinking Fund Ideas
I don’t know about you but more times than not I get caught up in the busyness of life then WHAM! I get hit with an unexpected, seemingly out of the blue expense. When in actuality, this expense occurs every year on the same day— I just completely forget and don’t plan accordingly. This is… Keep Reading
The Importance of an Emergency Fund
Can I be honest with you for a minute? February was a budget-busting month for me. There were a few back-to-back unexpected expenses that I simply didn’t foresee. Yes, even my budget can get derailed from time to time and that’s ok because I understand that, “Life” happens while we’re busy making plans. Could I… Keep Reading
What I Used To Pay Off $38,000 Of Debt in Less than 18 Months
When it comes to money and being proactive about tackling your debt, one story comes to mind – the story of The Ant & the Grasshopper – Aesop’s Fable. The Ant & the Grasshopper – Aesop’s Fable “One bright day in late autumn an Ant was bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain he had stored… Keep Reading
You Need A Budget- Book Review
Full disclosure: I received a free copy of YNAB in exchange for a post/review of the book. Every year I always aim to finish at least one book a month. So far I’m crushing that goal because I just finished book number two, “You Need A Budget” also known as “YNAB” by Jesse Mecham. You Need… Keep Reading
The 4 Pillars of Personal Finance
Personal finance, depending on who you ask, is made up of several different pillars. Think of these pillars as the structural beams in which you create the financial home of your dreams or nightmares, depending on the choices you make. In order to have a solid financial foundation and home, you MUST take into account… Keep Reading
New Year, New Focus: Health, Wealth, & Life (Part 2)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure and disclaimer policy for more information. This is a 3 part post on things I recommend you do, incorporate, get, you name it, that will help you get right in 2018. Yesterday, I discussed part 1 – Health and Wellness. When thinking of new year goals… Keep Reading
B*tch Better Have a Budget
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure and disclaimer policy for more information. Whether you’re in debt or debt free, have $5 or $5 million dollars, you should know exactly where every dollar of your hard earned money is going. If you really want to thrive and not just survive, “B*tch better have… Keep Reading
Health Is Wealth – Juice Cleanse
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure and disclaimer policy for more information. Last month I went to London on a work trip and let’s just say, I was not on my best behavior when it came to food. I generally eat pretty healthy but I also believe in having a good balance… Keep Reading
Top 3 MUST Read Personal Finance Books!
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure and disclaimer policy for more information. Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to read. I am the quintessential bookworm. I read on the train, in bed, while riding my skateboard, while doing push-ups, basically I read any and everywhere I get the chance. I love… Keep Reading