If you are new to the world of personal finance and budgeting, or just don’t bother getting your money matters in order, the 50/30/20 rule may be just for you. What is it exactly and what do these number represent? it is a finance ratio used to simplify the way you divide your money, where…
“This book changed my life” is a phrase we often hear, and it is true, as books have the power to change someone’s life in profound ways. In my almost two decades in personal finance and development, I have come across various books that others have cited as life-changing. While the list varies for each…
The more I delved into investing over the years, the more I kept reading about the ‘never sell a stock’ crowd, those who refuse to sell virtually any of their good stocks, even if the revenue from it could bail them out of jail! But after my own experience with investing for the last 15…
Have you ever wondered what your tipping habits say about you? No one ever got poor by giving to the poor or helping the needy. It seems counterintuitive, but the opposite is true: the more you donate and help those in need, including how you tip, the more assured you become about your wealth and…
If you are someone who thinks finance and money management is too boring, stressful, or just complicated, then I have an easy solution for you: automation! Automation, in this instance, refers to setting up systems and tools that automatically manage various aspects of your finances without requiring constant attention. This can include automatic bill payments,…
Creating a budget with a variable income requires a slightly different approach than budgeting with a steady salary, since your income fluctuates from week to week, month to month, and so on. In other words, instead of relying on a fixed income every two weeks, you are at the mercy of your sales, commissions, bonuses,…
If given the choice, would you rather achieve financial security, freedom or security? If you are a bit confused and not sure which one to choose, don’t worry, most people are. In fact, we think all these represent one and the same concept of being financially set. And while that may be true, there is…
It had been sitting on my Kindle shelf for years, but I never got around to reading it until this year. Grant Cardone’s book “The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure” is one of the best personal development books I have read. I regret putting it off for so many years while…
Is it just me, or do you spend a lot more money during summer than you usually do the rest of the year? There are more things to do, more places to be, and more friends to be with. This all requires more money than you would otherwise normally spend. I am not necessarily talking…
Last week, we had Part1 of our series about mind-bending paradoxes of wealth, happiness, and economics. Given the popularity of that article, we are doing a second part, delving deeper into more intriguing paradoxes that challenge our understanding of financial well-being and contentment. Let us get into it! The Stock Market Rollercoaster: The stock market…