Are you a financial hermit? You know, the alternative to being labeled as cheap or frugal – someone who avoids socializing, going out, or engaging in activities that involve spending money. While maintaining such financial discipline requires hard work and dedication, it can also be draining and unsustainable. Instead of embracing financial hermitage, consider more…
When was the last time you said to yourself: ‘I am spending too much; I better start saving’? On the other hand, when was the last time you said to yourself: ‘Man, I am saving too much money and need to start spending more’? The first question is not only more likely for the vast…
Getting started is better than waiting for perfection or never starting at all. When I first ventured into investing around 2009, I didn’t possess much knowledge, but I was eager to begin and gain some experience. It turned out to be a challenging start, marked by various mistakes that ultimately contributed to my growth as…
On a recent grocery shopping trip, my eyes were intrigued by something completely unusual. It was something I had never seen before, or at least in my 28+ years of grocery shopping as an adult. No, I didn’t come into contact with a smart robot that was there to shop for its human owner, nor…
As I was reading Meta’s impressive and out-of-this world earning numbers, few things came to mind: Why didn’t I invest in Meta’s shares two years ago when it was still called Facebook, with prices ranging from $90 to $210? I did consider it then, but hesitation and various factors held me back. It’s a significant…
Have you fallen off and given up on your 2024 resolutions yet? Whether you have or not, we have an easy challenge for you to follow, even if the year is already close to one month old. In fact, it’s a good idea to start this one now to get back on track in case…
The holidays are officially over, and it is time to get back to routine, work, school, saving money and paying off debt accumulated last few weeks. As we do every year, we spent December acting as personal charity with our time and money, giving to family and friends, helping those in need, attending parties and…
We covered a lot in 2023 – from budgeting and paying down debt to forming good financial habits, addressing inflation, discovering new ways to save, and much more. With so much valuable information throughout the year, it might be a lot to digest. If you missed our posts or prefer a quick crash course, we’ve…
Have you experienced the exhilarating emotion of saving money, discovering that it’s not just joyous but can become borderline addictive? The journey begins with the initial thrill of saving, and as your consistency grows, witnessing your savings increase becomes an addictive delight, pushing you to strive for even greater financial milestones. Interestingly, as your savings…
Salary increases are indeed a blessing that I never take for granted, especially in today’s uncertain economic times where job security is a luxury. Receiving a salary increase feels like a bonus, and even though there’s no assurance of it, I’ve already planned how to utilize any potential increase. Firstly, I won’t be frivolously spending…