Side hustling, or the art of making money on the side, is one of my favorite things to do. Even now, as my side hustle has turned into my full-time job, I’m always looking for new ways to make money. I find it a fun challenge and it keeps me on my toes — and […]
Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth, yet there is still so much fear and ignorance surrounding the subject. This is especially true for Millennials, who are often defined as people born after 1980. I can admit my own fear when it comes to investing (and I’m a Millennial) — for the longest time […]
There were five years of my life where I performed an annual ritual: filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA for short). The FAFSA is how you put your hat in the ring if you want the federal government to help you pay for college. Filling out this form is about more than just getting […]
With so many deals sites available, and coupon apps that allow for easy access to discounts, it can be easy to go overboard on the good deals. Getting items you were planning to buy anyway, for an extra 50-90 percent off is wonderful! But when should we pass on a sale and just keep the […]
The start of a new year is a perfect time to get your financial life in order, and commit to saving more and spending less. In order to do that though, a budget (or what I like to call a spending plan) will map out your expenses and help plan for your goals. But I’ve found that sometimes […]
Have you ever been in a hurry, in need of cash, and forced to use an out-of-bank ATM with exorbitant fees? I, unfortunately, have experienced this recently. I found myself at a take-out restaurant that only accepted cash and the closest branch of my bank was over 10 blocks away. Instead of doing a mad sprint […]
