Imagine you’re in your early 20s, having just finished your higher education, when a wise friend approaches you and says: “I know a somewhat easy — but not simple — way to become a millionaire. If you save and invest $1,000 biweekly for the next 20 years, assuming a 7% average return, you’ll hit that…
Following from our recent article on must-know financial and investing phrases, we have 20 more popular phrases in the world of investing and personal finance. Know and master these if you want to elevate your level of wealth and reach financial freedom faster. To some, these may just words or beautiful quotes. To the financially…
As we close out the year, it’s time to reflect on the lessons that shaped my financial journey. Over the course of 52 weeks, I’ve uncovered practical, transformative insights—from boosting savings to mastering passive income. Here’s a roundup of the most valuable lessons that can help you level up your financial game in 2024. (also,…
Do you feel like you are getting old without much to show for it in terms of wealth building or retirement savings? This is a fear that increasingly more and more people are starting to feel, especially those approaching their 50s or 60s. One way to avoid feeling fear and be as financially ready as…
Ever considered saving for a sunny day, instead of the old adage about saving for a rainy day? And I mean this literally—saving for that sunny day at the beach, or whatever your version of sunny is. If saving for a rainy day sounds dull and uninspiring, why not reframe it into something more positive…
How do you achieve financial freedom and independence? Should you sacrifice it all now in order to have a better life down the road? Truth of the matter is, you can actually do both! The key is to balance aggressive saving with intentional spending to live your life while building for the future. In a…
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…
We’ve all been there: striving to achieve a particular goal, whether it’s shedding pounds or mastering a new skill, only to find ourselves faltering with each attempt. But why does this happen? Weren’t we told that setting goals is the key to success? While setting goals is undoubtedly important, it’s just the beginning. Merely establishing…