Ever ask yourself, why don’t I have enough money even though I have a good wage or just got a promotion? Where’s my money going? You make enough but you need more, why? You’re not alone. Parkinson’s Law says “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” What on earth does that mean? Where did the time go? Have you ever said that when you took a day off or had a plan to do certain…
Some might say that putting your money in the stock market is like gambling. You put your money in hoping to get a positive return. Just like gambling at a casino…you can come out with more money, less money, or with nothing. Gambling is fun. It’s entertaining. But your odds are like 50/50. Not very appealing. But is the stock market a gamble? I’ve been investing in the stock market for a long time whether it was my 401K or…
My daughter was so excited when she saw that Starbucks was having a Buy One Get One (BOGO) offer and she wanted to go and get 2 drinks for the price of 1. I said that’s great and give your brother the second one. Luckily, Starbucks is walking distance from us so she went to get the deal. She came back and said I have something to tell you. Ok, my first question was going to be what drink did…
I like to make references between having good finances and having good health because there are characteristics that are similar and strategies for having good health can also be applied to having good finances. I’ve had major health issues recently and I’m making a change for the better by eating better, knowing what I’m eating, how much I’m eating, and exercising. I lived a lifestyle that wasn’t good for my body and I tried to make some changes here and…
I’ve been having so many good discussions with my daughter. She’s learning that she can’t have everything and she has to prioritize her money spending. She been eyeing to buy a Nintendo Switch but she also wants to buy a skateboard. $400 vs $80. With every decision, there’s more than one path and you have to decide which way to go, left or right. She’s experiencing fork in the road decisions. I said to her that don’t look at the…
This is the question my wife and I have been saying quite a bit lately. Why didn’t I do this sooner? I could have, should have. If only….When it comes to financial planning and early financial independence, you do need to act sooner rather than later. You are thrown into the working world after high school or college, trying to make a living. You’re excited to receive that full-time pay check. Why would I think about saving or investing? What…
I know I know…ain’t isn’t a word but it’s a catchy title. You see an ad or an item on sale, and you tell yourself “That’s something I could use.” Even though you already have something equivalent, you might be thinking wouldn’t it be nice to have the latest and greatest, the newer model. My family and I were driving in the car and my wife asked me if we needed a new strainer because she saw one on sale….
Do you ever think you can turn a hobby into money? Do you like cooking, gardening, taking photos, taking videos, fixing computers, gaming, taking care of kids or pets, fixing cars, collecting items, or have any other hobby? Could you turn your hobby into a profit? There’s a possibility that you could. Early in my childhood, I had a hobby of collecting old money. 30 years later, I still have my collection. Can I profit from my childhood hobby? Here’s…
Who you surround yourself with has so much impact and influence on you. This doesn’t just pertain to finances but it applies to just about everything you do in your life such as your eating habits, travel habits, spending habits, and other lifestyle habits. When it comes to finances, who you surround yourself with can influence how you spend, save, and invest your money. Surround yourself with others who have financially healthy habits. This post isn’t meant for you to…
Do you check your financials often? Do you keep track of your spending? Do you check your bank account everyday and balance your checkbook? Wait…how many people still use checkbooks? However you balance your financials, the important part is that you do and that you do it often. Checking up on your financials doesn’t make you a person who focuses on money or makes you look like a person centered around money. There are very important reasons for checking on…