Hey and Happy Friday 👋 I hope you're enjoying summer! Today I thought we'd chat a bit about something that's been on my mind lately: investing. I know, I know, you might be thinking, "I just don't have the extra cash right now," right? Interestingly, that might not be the main thing holding most people back. Often, it's not just about the money—it's about the stuff we don't know, the stuff that scares us, and the stuff we just don't understand. Then, there's the simple fact that many of us...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hey, How is your week going? Have you ever felt discouraged about your finances? I've definitely been there. We all get discouraged from time to time but it's important to keep pressing forward. Here are a few practical things you can do to get encouraged and motivated about your finances again. Set a small achievable goal. What is something you can do very soon (like this week) that can make a difference for your financial situation? Can you plan out a debt repayment plan? Transfer $50 to...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey there, I hope you're having a great week. Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to double your money? I'm talking about turning $100 into $200. Or $2,000 into $4,000. Or, how about even turning $50,000 into $100,000?! Yes, it's possible and I'm 100% serious. You may or may not like this answer, but it's an honest one: One of the best ways to double your money is by investing early and often. Or, just investing early enough and letting time do it's thing. This isn't the most...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey and Happy Thursday! I feel like I was just giggling about the Justin Timberlake "It's gonna be Maaaaay" reference about 5 minutes ago...now schools are out for the summer and it's practically the end of the month. Such is life. Are you thinking about starting a summer side hustle or boosting your income on the next few months? Recently on the blog, I covered 6 ways to make $100 a day. #5 on the list is my favorite of course, but these are all super great (and proven) ideas to help get...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Have you ever used PayPal? PayPal is an online payment system that allows users to send and receive money without sharing financial information. I've had PayPal for as long as I can remember and I love how this platform makes it so easy to send money, get paid, and transfer funds right to my bank account. In my most recent blog post, I'm covering some easy ways to get free PayPal money. Yes. It's possible. No. These techniques won't make you rich. But they're still worth a try!...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Can you believe it's officially spring?! Spring is the time of year where many of us start to plan outings, events, trips, and so on. What I'd like to know is - do you have an entertainment of 'fun budget'? While having fun should definitely be a part of your budget, it should also fit into your spending goals and shouldn’t cause you to overspend and get into debt. This week on the blog, I'm talking all about practical ways to keep your entertainment budget frugal this spring,...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey there, I hope you're having a great week. It's tax season, and I have a huge stack of 1099 forms from client work last year. Since I'm self-employed, I don't get a tax return. Still, this doesn't mean that I don't ever get a financial windfall. This week on the blog, I'm sharing some wise ways to put your tax refund to good use. Even if you don't get a refund, you can still use your income to do some of these things to improve your finances. In other news, I'm creating a fun emergency...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey there, How has the start to your year been? January is usually busy for us, but it's also a hopeful time with so much possibility. I'm so ready to hit the ground running with so many things in 2023 - personally and financially. This year, I've decided to send out a free financial resource you can use each month along with my new My Debt Epiphany audio show episode. What's this, you ask? 🤔 To learn more about it, just click here or the link below to listen in to this month's episode. And...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
