It’s time to stop living paycheck to paycheck especially if you are fully employed and you have the ability to do better with your money. Some of us are genuinely struggling to eat each month and we are not in a position to do better at this time. But if you choose to make bad… Read More »7 Bits of Advice About Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Are you in a crappy financial situation and looking for the best advice on how to build credit? Credit is essentially your ability to purchase or procure goods and services and demonstrates to the vendor that you can be trusted and will pay your debts. Unfortunately, many bad financial decisions can negatively impact your credit… Read More »Best Lessons on How to Build Credit
When you see advertisements on television encouraging you to visit a car dealership and take advantage of a new vehicle lease, it is very tempting. The payback is low, the cars are nice and it looks as though you are getting an excellent deal. Given the state of the economy, a car lease may be… Read More »What You Should Know Before Leasing a Car
Do you know that feeling when you think that you have it all figured out, but then something comes along and makes you question yourself? That happened me today when I was researching the fine details of the debt snowball method. I came across something called the debt avalanche method. The Problem I had to… Read More »The Debt Avalanche Method: The Debt Snow Ball Method’s Big Sister
Tax season is here! And for many people, it’s the most dreaded topic in personal finance. If you don’t know how to file taxes, this post is dedicated to you. In the age of technology, filing taxes has become a lot simpler. I remember seeing my parents filling out what looked like hundreds of sheets of… Read More »Odd Taxes: How to File Taxes Link Roundup – 04/20
There is a clear link between mental health and financial challenges. Kristin from the Debt Free Black Girl takes uses her personal experience to mentor and help others. How many of you have those days when you get depressed about your financial situations? How many of you realise that there is a connection between mental… Read More »Interview With Kristin From Debt Free Black Girl
I don’t want to be broke in 2017. And by hook or by crook I will not be broke in 2017. To be brutally honest, 2016 was a year that showed me anything is possible as long as I work for it. The year started off with me busting my butt to pass a project… Read More »I Don’t Want to Be Broke in 2017
When you need good personal finance advice, there should be at least one solid resource that you can depend on. That’s why I read The Wealthy Barber. This book has taught me about the 10% rule and that is one thing that I’ve lived by since I first read the book. I’m always blown away by the amount… Read More »Personal Finance Review: The Wealthy Barber
I’m almost embarrassed to write this personal finance review just because the Gambler movie was released in 2014 and I’ve only just heard about it. I’ll admit that I’m not up to date on many movies, so this will probably not be the last review that is years behind. I was having a conversation with… Read More »Personal Finance Review: The Gambler Movie
Make this year the year that you avoid the income tax rush. Tax season is here and although it may be a bit early, NOW is the time to complete your return and submit it. There are many benefits of completing your tax return on time and way in advance of the deadline. I’ll tell… Read More »Avoid the Income Tax Rush