Just because you are not born with a silver spoon, it doesn't mean you can't get rich. You can become wealthy by using a few tips. Let's dive right in! Create a positive mindset The first tip, in my opinion, is to create a positive money mindset. Everyone has a money story, and it's up to you to figure out
Public domain image courtesy Unsplash. I used to be a stoner. And when I say "stoner," I mean a Cheech and Chong, Redman and Method Man, or Seth Rogen-level stoner. I haven't smoked marijuana since 2017. (For a bit of context, I smoked like every day for a decade before that.) That sentence was one of the
In the U.S., owning a home is still very much a rite of passage. It's part of the American Dream, after all. And in 2017, 63% of non-homeowners felt it was a good year to purchase a home. But if you're planning to buy your first house, there are certain financial pitfalls you'll need to avoid. Otherwise, your home may become
Minimum wage might be doable if you live with your parents or a romantic partner. But on your own, it’s really tough — be prepared to make sacrifices.
Jackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University.
The following is a guest post from brand new blogger Jacob who is getting started with his website I Heart Budgets. Check out his story below and then check out his brand new website! This is an interesting post for me, as it is one of my first published posts ever, and it's not even on my own blog. So,
Thousandaires, today is a big day in the history of this blog. I have officially dropped my customized budget spreadsheet and have moved to Mint.com for my budgeting needs. Cue the collective *gasp* I used to think I needed a customized budget spreadsheet because I wanted to do a bunch of my own analysis. Then I realized that I never
