Is there anything that makes you feel more adult than holiday planning? Getting ready for the holiday season can be overwhelming, financially and emotionally, however. In this post, I go over my best adulting schedule and budgeting tips for reducing holiday stress and truly enjoying the holidays. Plus, I include my free holiday budgeting worksheet. Read on for more!
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Which is a better investment stocks or real estate? It’s a common question that generates a lot of debate. In this post, I go over types of real estate and stock investments and pros and cons for each so you can figure out which investment option works best for you and your goals.
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Few of us are given the opportunity to learn about financial responsibility as kids. However, taking the time to teach kids basic skills like budgeting and saving can end up saving them thousands of dollars throughout their life. If you don’t know where to start, check out this guide to teaching children about budgeting, complete with free printable budgeting worksheets! There are versions available for young kids, teenagers, and even one for holiday gift giving! Read on to learn more!
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Having a budget is so powerful. We may think budgeting is mainly about restricting ourselves. But really, budgets help us set financial goals and work towards them. In this post, I go over how to create a budget and provide free printable budgeting worksheets with journal prompts to help you set and work towards your goals. Read on for more!
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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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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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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.
REIT Stocks: The Easy Real Estate Investment That Pays Read More »
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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Making your own lunches is an incredible way of saving money and calories! However, it’s hard to find the time to meal prep when our lives are busy. In this post, I show you all my favorite work from home lunch ideas and recipes, including snack recipes, that require little to no meal prep and are healthy and inexpensive.
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Budgeting can sometimes feel too restrictive and limiting for our ever-changing lives. This is where flexible budgeting comes in. By following a few simple rules and using automation, you can develop a budget that easily flexes with your life and goals. Read on to learn more!
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