Let’s save some money! Here are 104 ways to save money. Why save money? Well, so you can afford your future. So you have an emergency fund and you won’t have to rely on credit to get you by. So you can do some fun things (i.e. that big down payment). There are lots of […]
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Inflation Sucks! Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Panic
We’ve heard the numbers – a lot. Inflation is running at about 7% – the highest rate in 40 years. “Transitory” was the word first used to describe it, but this past November, Fed. Chairman Jerome Powell stated, “I think it’s probably a good time to retire that word.” Fair enough, let’s retire it – […]
Best Automatic Savings (& Investing) Apps to Round Up Savings
Saving money has a lot in common with flossing: you know it’s important, professionals wag their fingers at you when they find out you’ve been neglecting it, and it seems like a major pain to get in the habit of doing. Luckily for reluctant savers, technology has come to the rescue in the form of […]
How to Automate Your Savings (Step by Step Banking Guide)
We all want to save more money, but for most of us, that’s way easier said than done. Saving more money means you need not only the intent to save but also the discipline to follow through with it. Most of us have the good intention to save part down pat. It’s the action part […]
A Complete Guide to Savings Goals
One of the best financial goals you can have is to save more. The more you save, the more security and opportunities you can create for yourself. If invested properly, your savings can also lead to the creation of income-producing assets, setting you and your family up for a lifetime of financial success. The guide […]
Teaching Kids About Money [The Complete Guide]
If you’re like me, you want to teach your kids about money so that they can create a life of freedom and independence for themselves. Maybe you struggled with money a bit when you were younger, like me, and you don’t want them to have to go through the same problems (credit card debt, not […]
The Complete Guide to 529 College Savings Plans
Have you been thinking about saving for your child’s future college expenses? Are you curious if you should get started with a 529 college savings plan? It took me three years from the time I started thinking about setting up a 529 college savings plan to actually open one up. It’s one of those big […]
ABLEnow: Accounts for People with Disabilities
Several years ago, my best friend Erika gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy she and her husband named Isaac. Fifteen months later, Isaac was diagnosed with autism. While the diagnosis offered the family some reassuring context for why Isaac reacted to the world the way he did, it was also a difficult time. It […]
How Much Cash Should You Keep In Savings?
They say everyone should have three-to-six months’ worth of expenses in an emergency fund. Unfortunately, if you follow this rule you probably have quite a bit of cash earning almost nothing in interest, and losing money to inflation. Where you save your money can be just as important as how much you have saved. Here’s […]
The 4 Big Reasons Why We’re Fixing Our Finances and Pursuing Financial Independence
In the marketing industry people often talk about selling the benefits (“hey, look how this thing can change your life”) vs the features (“hey, look at this thing with all the bells and whistles – here’s how to use it”). I’ve always been more of a features guy myself. I want to know the steps […]
052: Master Your Money (and Your Side Hustle) with PT
I can safely say that this episode of the podcast is unlike any other I’ve done. If you’ve listened to at least one other episode, you know that I interview someone new every week and find out all about when they decided to become a master of their money, what tools they use to manage […]
52-Week Money Saving Challenge [Includes Printable!]
So you want to save more money? Today is as good a day as any to get started saving more. A fun way to kick your savings in high gear is by doing a 52-week money saving challenge. You simply start by saving $1 on week one. Week two, save $2. Week three, save $3 […]
45 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Finances
When setting New Year’s resolutions it’s important to be specific and clear. Aim to make S.M.A.R.T. goals, which are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timley. For example, a goal like “I want to save more” isn’t very specific or measurable. But “I want to have $5,000 saved by the end of the year” is great. […]
Earn a Little Extra Savings for College with Upromise [Review]
I joined Upromise several years ago to start saving money for my kids’ college education. I had heard of Upromise before, but I procrastinated on signing up. I shouldn’t have, and neither should you! I’m going to give you the full review below. But if you want to make better use of your time, just […]
051: Map Your Money Adventure with Nick True of Mapped Out Money
Nick is a 20-something financial blogger who lives in Chattanooga, TN with his wife Hanna and 3 fur children. His website is MappedOutMoney.com where he focuses on budgeting and helping people learn all of things about money they didn’t learn in school. Let’s dig in. Let’s meet today’s Master of Money…. Listen to the Episode […]
049: Money Moves to Make Before 30 with David from Money Under 30
David Weliver is the founder of the personal finance website MoneyUnder30.com and co-founder of Moneymentals, a 7-week course that helps students save more and spend better. Let’s dig in. Let’s meet today’s Master of Money…. Listen to the Episode with David Weliver Listen to it on iTunes. Stream by clicking here. Download as an MP3 […]
11 Best Cash Back Shopping Sites in 2023 [Ranked & Reviewed]
Do you shop online? Who doesn’t? You can earn extra cash back (or at least rewards) by starting shopping from a cashback or rewards website. You still buy the item from your preferred retailer. You click the link to your store from the cashback site to earn rewards. A cashback site is a shopping portal […]
047: Savvy Money Moves with TEDx Speaker and Filmmaker Adam Carroll
Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert, author, and two-time TED talk speaker, creator of the Broke, Busted & Disgusted documentary, and founder of Mastery of Money. He has presented at over 700 college and university campuses. So let’s dig in. Let’s meet today’s Master of Money…. Listen to the Episode with Adam […]
