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2025Article
October 9, 2025Getting through tough times
September 6, 2025Health is just as important
August 30, 2025My top stock performers
August 27, 2025It takes more than one financial habit
August 21, 2025When I knew it was working
August 16, 2025Forgotten credit card benefits
August 9, 2025Lowering your expenses
August 1, 2025Don’t compare yourself to others
July 16, 2025Get on the same page with your partner 
July 14, 2025Grinding it early 
July 1, 2025Employer contributions and earnings have high potential 
June 14, 2025Don’t fund the wrong account
May 27, 2025Leverage sequence of returns to your advantage
May 20, 2025Pointsflation
March 15, 2025Impact from RIF’s
March 11, 2025Minimize effects of being laid off
March 8, 2025What to do if you get laid off
March 6, 2025Is this more than a dip?
March 1, 2025Dealing with rising food costs
February 23, 2025Beware of this with Roth conversions
February 17, 2025Have a backup plan
2024Article
December 6, 2024Holiday shopping itch
November 23, 2024Retirement catch up contributions
November 19, 2024End of year to-do list
November 13, 2024Holiday season financial ordeal 
November 9, 2024Stay healthy to stay wealthy
November 7, 2024Fed cuts interest rates
November 2, 2024Benefits of a pension
October 30, 2024Don’t waste time 
October 26, 2024Tesla experience
October 23, 2024Susceptible to events 
October 19, 2024My First ETF Purchase
October 16, 2024Index Fund and ETF
October 14, 2024Early Financial Literacy
September 18, 2024Interest rate cut, lock in a CD
August 3, 2024RMDs scare me
July 30, 2024Know your expenses
July 13, 2024Savings tips while traveling abroad
June 24, 2024Travel abroad cost effectively 
June 19, 2024Nvidia on Fire
June 15, 2024A year after owning my Tesla EV car
February 25, 2024Taking More Aggressive Risks Early
January 10, 2024The Plan For 2024
January 8, 2024Don’t Forget the Referral
2023Article
November 22, 2023Unknown Travel Benefits For Card Members
September 9, 2023Microsoft Has A Rewards Program
August 12, 2023Side Hustle Kidpreneur
June 30, 2023Find Less Expensive Alternatives
June 16, 2023Day Trading Not For Me
June 10, 2023Always Check Your Bill
May 20, 2023Savings Rates Are Increasing
May 5, 2023Skip a Meal
April 20, 2023Cash or Credit
February 15, 2023Sales Can Be Deceiving
2022Article
December 27, 2022Preparing for next year
December 24, 2022Holiday Hacks
December 22, 2022End of year to-do list
December 21, 2022EV financial incentives
December 8, 2022An investment gift
December 6, 2022Don’t fall for the scam
October 12, 2022Staying put
October 2, 2022Health equals wealth
September 26, 2022Save your cash
July 27, 2022Next level side hustle
July 18, 2022Get cash for your healthy actions
July 10, 2022Two steps forward one step back
July 5, 2022Why I bought a plug-in hybrid
June 12, 2022Surviving through inflation
May 7, 2022Now is the time
May 2, 2022Know your tax laws
April 3, 2022Dangers of good marketing
March 13, 2022Looking back on my past spending
January 29, 2022Roller coaster market
January 13, 2022Don’t mix personal feelings with your finance decisions
January 9, 2022First SEP IRA Contribution
January 6, 2022 My focus in 2022
2021Article
December 20, 2021Do these before end of the year
December 16, 2021Interest rates going up
December 13, 2021‘Tis the season to invest
December 9, 2021Small life tricks that save you money
November 19, 20212022 Tax Brackets
November 12, 2021401K LIMITS INCREASE TO $20,500
November 5, 2021My first Roth conversion
October 28, 2021Learning what not to do from our parents
October 23, 2021Living minimally
October 20, 2021How often do you look at your pay stub
October 16, 2021Time to reset
October 8, 2021Getting an early start to college with zero cost
September 25, 2021When things break don’t forget about the warranty
September 10, 2021Receipts are as good as money Update 2
August 28, 2021Making decisions while emotional can be dangerous
August 19, 2021Quickly plan a budget friendly vacation
August 17, 2021Opened an Etsy account
August 9, 2021Bottom line – it takes sacrifice
August 6, 2021Have a wingman
August 2, 2021Dare to window shop?
July 28, 2021Controllable and uncontrollable expenses
July 23, 2021Better returns DIY investing
July 20, 2021When it rains it pours
July 14, 2021Not breaking the bank while on vacation
July 9, 2021Seriously considering roth accounts
June 23, 2021Change doesn’t happen overnight
June 18, 2021My favorite travel rewards program
June 16, 2021I don’t have a FIRE number
June 15, 2021Seize the opportunity
June 11, 2021Is fear of understanding finances holding you back?
June 9, 2021Perks and benefits you may not have known
June 7, 2021Growth stocks vs Income stocks
June 6, 2021Costco gets me every time
June 5, 2021Don’t sacrifice your future for today’s pleasures
June 3, 2021Start planning now for next years vacation
June 1, 2021Failure to plan is planning to fail
May 29, 2021Need vs Want
May 28, 2021Lifestyle inflation – inflating your spending
May 27, 2021Living paycheck to paycheck
May 25, 2021My best travel hacks
May 24, 2021Inflation – Should we be concerned?
May 23, 2021What will your future self say to you?
May 21, 2021Opening her first bank account
May 19, 2021Learn from those who’ve done it
May 15, 2021Emergency fund is a necessity
May 3, 2021Life insurance – not an investment
May 1, 2021Know your tax bracket
April 27, 2021The demands from life gets more and more complicated and expensive
April 24, 2021You can splurge
April 15, 2021Be aware of over investing – Roth IRAs
April 13, 2021Being healthy saves money
April 10, 2021How much to sacrifice to reach financial independence
April 5, 2021Everyone needs to know how to handle money
April 1, 2021Get on the same page
March 28, 2021Got extra cash? What’s your first action?
March 26, 2021The downsides to real estate investing
March 22, 2021Time to refinance
March 20, 2021Teaching our kids early
March 12, 2021Why you need to diversify
March 6, 2021BOGO Free is the best deal
February 27, 2021Don’t leave your 401K behind
February 19, 2021Setbacks sometimes aren’t setbacks
February 6, 2021Change your money mindset
January 23, 2021Compound compound compound
January 20, 2021How will our 46th president impact your financial future?
January 16, 2021I just got my quarterly dividend. Now what?
January 11, 2021It’s not about how much you earn, it’s about how much you spend
January 6, 2021If you think early retirement is impossible, think again
January 1, 2021What my investment focus is in 2021
2020Article
December 28, 20202021 New Year’s resolution – stay consistent
December 22, 2020Reflecting on 2020
December 19, 2020Car: To buy or not to buy
December 16, 2020Don’t take too long to jump into the fire
December 11, 2020It’s not personal, it’s interest
November 23, 2020Build an emergency fund
November 15, 2020Pandemic, presidential transition, recovering economy: continue to invest
November 5, 2020Half way there to achieving early retirement
October 24, 2020What does 22 years of contributing to retirement look like
October 20, 2020Build financial confidence
October 12, 2020Amazon Prime Day Oct 13-14 – Spread out your purchases
October 10, 2020Bye bye itemized deductions
October 7, 2020Receipts are as good as money – Update 1
October 4, 2020How to avoid getting into debt
October 1, 2020Pay off your mortgage early
September 27, 2020How to start a budget
September 23, 2020What is financial independence
September 21, 2020Ubereats or Doordash? Neither
September 17, 2020Going over the allowed 401K contribution limit
September 10, 2020Train yourself early
September 8, 2020What’s better than a freebie
September 5, 2020You make enough but you need more, why?
September 1, 2020Is the stock market a gamble?
August 28, 2020If it doesn’t look right
August 25, 2020It’s a lifestyle change
August 22, 2020Fork in the road decisions
August 20, 2020Why didn’t I do it sooner?
August 18, 2020If it ain’t broke
August 16, 2020Turn a hobby into profit
August 14, 2020Surround yourself with others who have financially healthy habits
August 13, 2020How often do you check your financials?
August 11, 2020What to do with your extra money
August 8, 20204 things my accountant told me to do
August 6, 2020Moving back home – best move I made financially
August 5, 2020Looking for a budget friendly laptop
August 4, 2020Receipts are as good as money
August 3, 2020What’s in your credit score?
July 31, 2020Good investments and bad investments
July 30, 2020College costs got you worried?
July 30, 2020Every penny counts
July 26, 2020Appreciation vs. depreciation
July 24, 2020Setting goals and plans
July 20, 20203 types of income taxed differently
July 16, 2020Mid-life crisis – it’s real!
July 13, 2020Create multiple income sources
July 9, 2020Loyalty rewards programs – a must do
July 6, 2020Your health is your best investment
June 29, 2020Alternative entertaining ideas during pandemic
June 24, 2020Impulse buying and spending – fight it!
June 18, 2020Name brand vs generic brands: Generics can be just as good
June 14, 2020It takes money to make money – not a quick process
June 11, 2020We’re in a recession – what now?
June 9, 2020DIY – Failed but don’t stop trying
June 7, 2020Webull 2 free stocks promotion ends 6/9/2020
June 6, 2020Buying the latest release – worth it?
June 5, 2020Staying healthy saves money
June 4, 2020Covid-19: What happened to my investment?
June 3, 2020Savvy shopping strategy – find the best deals
May 31, 2020Chop away that debt
May 28, 2020Real estate investing
May 26, 2020Covid-19: A time to save
May 25, 2020Overcome, execute, persist
May 24, 2020Lunch…to buy or not
May 21, 2020Covid-19 Do I invest now?
May 20, 2020Tax exemptions – choose wisely
May 19, 2020Gambling, just have fun
May 16, 2020Coupons, worth the hassle?
May 15, 2020Never hurts to ask
May 14, 2020Maximize 401K
May 13, 2020You might be wondering…
May 13, 2020My first blog! Welcome!