7 Simple Steps to Take When the Stock Market Is Down

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In the long term, stock prices have always gone up. It’s one thing to say that, however. And it’s another to believe it when you have thousands of dollars invested and the stock market crashes or even just declines a bit. If the stock market goes down, what should you do? And does that advice change depending on how much the market goes down? Or when you need the money? Read on for 7 simple steps to take to prepare and respond to a downturn.

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The Best Upper Body Exercises With No Dumbbells

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Upper body strength training is incredibly important for our health and injury prevention. Plus, there’s nothing more empowering than feeling strong. However, starting a strength training routine can be intimidating! And equipment is expensive! In this post I go over all the best upper body exercises that require 0 dumbbells, just your body weight or resistance bands that cost less than $15. Read on to learn more!

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How to Prioritize (and Achieve!) Multiple Savings Goals

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Do you feel like you have a million financial goals but no idea how to actually reach them? Knowing how to prioritize your savings goals and where to save for your different goals is so important for actually meeting those goals. In this post I go over how to prioritize multiple savings goals, figure out how much you need to save for each, and where to save your money for optimal returns. Let’s achieve your goals together!

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REIT Stocks: The Easy Real Estate Investment That Pays

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Did you know you can invest in real estate without actually buying real estate? Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, allow you to invest in real estate from apartment complexes to movie theaters to office buildings. Plus, by law they are required to distribute 90% of their profits as dividends. Read on to learn how you can earn passive income and diversify your investments with REIT stocks.

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Decoding Your Heart: How to Know When To Break Up

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Relationships are hard work. Even healthy relationships have rough patches. How do you know when your relationship might need a little extra work? And how do you know when it’s time to break up? In this post, I go over relationship red flags (and green flags!), exercises to help you figure out the right decision for you, and what to do in the aftermath of a tough breakup. 

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The Best Healthy Snacks to Replenish Electrolytes

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Electrolyte powders have become all the rage. However, there is a lot of misinformation about what electrolytes are, how much we need, and whether we should actually spend a ton of money on those electrolyte supplements. In this guide, I clear up this confusion and offer recipes to get your electrolytes from healthy whole foods that won’t break the bank (and that will actually taste good!)

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Investing Options for Children and Teens: A How To Guide

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If you have a child or teen in your life, chances are you want to set them up for a strong financial future. One of the best ways to do that is to teach them about investing and even get them set up with their own account. In this post, I go over investing options for kids and teens, the pros and cons, and how to get started.

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