With college graduation right around the corner, it’s important for graduates to prepare for success in the real world. Just a few small steps can make all the difference in the world with what opportunies come your way and what jobs you land. Today I welcome back my friend Lucy Wyndham to talk to offer…
For the last 10+ years, I’ve been working away at my day jobs, steadily building a 401k and Roth IRA, like many functional dudes in their 30s have done. But being a financial writer, I’m also in a lot of circles that push the limits of traditional thinking when it comes to things like saving…
Having started my own side business last year, building WordPress websites in Louisville, it’s now very clear that I wanted WAY too long to actually do this. Had I taken the steps to do this five years sooner, I would no doubt be far further along. The timing probably couldn’t have been worse when I…
With how technology is massively lowering barriers to entry into all kinds of “side hustles”, you’re just not cool unless you’re generating some sort of freelancing income. For example, with all of the web skills I’ve learned over the years as I’ve run various blogs, I’ve been able to turn that into a small company…
Now more than ever, people need time away from their busy lives to spend time with their families, recharge, and create memories, but this isn’t always easy. Vacations can not only be difficult to plan, but can also be downright expensive for just a few days away from reality. Today, my friend Kayla from OurStart…
As I write this post, my baby girl is close to turning 10 months old. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Needless to say, I’ve been getting a lot less sleep than I had been used to before she arrived. For that reason, I’ve had to do what I can to maximize the quality…
What if you needed $1000 tomorrow to pay for an emergency, such as a household applicance breakdown, a vehicle issue, or something else you may be unprepared for? It’s estimated that 57 million Americans have zero emergency savings, and rely on credit cards to pay for unexpected situations. This results in hundreds and even thousands…
With all of the different areas of personal finance we have to concern ourselves with, it quite literally pays to be organized. Today I want to welcome my friend Sarah Smith, a regular writer at personalincome.org, to talk with us about some of the best ways to get your financial life organized. Take it away…
One of the top New Year’s Resolutions is improving your finances, which often means a career upgrade. As someone who has gone through a major career upgrade in the past, there are a few key points to keep in mind. Once again, I want to welcome my friend Lucy Wyndham to the blog to talk with…
Being a new dad, I am now faced with the task of figuring out a way to send my new daughter to college in 18 years (now 17 1/4 years!). The cost of an in-state degree is projected to be upwards of $100,000 by the time she is ready for school. While that may seem…