Tag: financial freedom
Living Off Assets
Last year, I had an interesting thing happen to me. For the first time in my life, my investments earned more than I did. I had a great year at work, where I earned six-figures, plus a nice bonus. But, it was no match for my investments, which earned almost $200,000. That wasn’t a typical […]
6 Best Ways To Get Out Of Debt And Achieve Financial Freedom
Debt is part of life, but you should never let it drain you to the point where you start to relate your own worth and happiness to financial obligations like debt. As difficult as it may be, it’s important to face your debts head-on and relieve yourself from that burden in order to achieve financial […]
24 Simple Rules Of Personal Finance You Must Follow
Personal finance. Oh, personal finance. Why aren’t thou known to all? That is the question, isn’t it? There really should be no reason that we have to cross the internet searching for the answers to personal finance because we can’t figure it out. We should receive all the financial education we need on money matters […]
5 Important Financial Decisions You Must Make Before Your 40th Birthday
People in their 20s can afford to be carefree, live life to its fullest, and make their own fair share of life’s inevitable mistakes and follies. In your 30s, you’ll most likely tone down your exuberance and focus more on your career or family. However, as you enter your 40s, the prospects of retirements start […]
Stop Forgetting These Essential Items From Your Budget
Do you use a budget for your household expenses every month? If you do, congratulations! You are on your way to a more financially secure future. If not, check out my beginners guide to budgeting. There are items in a budget that seems to never be included when you look at normal family budgets: savings and taxes. […]
8 Personal Finance Moves I Wish I Knew Before Turning 30
I am now 32 and I am sadly just starting to mature with my personal finance moves. I guess better late than never but I still get a knot in my stomach every time I think about the time I wasted. Today I want to talk about 8 personal finance moves I think every twenty-something […]
Don’t Assume You Will Magically Retire…
Never assume that you will magically become financially stable. Financial freedom is the result of careful and meticulous planning. Contributing 3-5% to your 401k likely won’t be enough. This is especially true if you start investing late or not knowing what funds you are investing in. Figure out how much you need for retirement and […]
