Payday was just around the corner, and that money may be heavy in your pocket and on your mind. Hopefully, some of the money was spent on bills and groceries, and you have a little left for yourself. While we all make money, we do not all spend it wisely. Have you heard the saying, […]
Personal Finance
Can Hospital Bills Be Written Off?
Medical bills cost so much money to so many people. They overwhelm individuals, families, and society at large. How can we cope with this major issue? Can hospital bills be written off? What Does It Mean to Write Off Hospital Bills? When discussing how to write off hospital bills, we may mean one of three […]
5 Ways To Spend Less Money On Digital Subscriptions
With the popularity of smartphones and the improvements in feature and storage capacity newer models come up with, it’s not surprising there’s also an increase in digital subscriptions people sign up for. This can be anything from magazines to updates, movies, TV series, and apps, among others.
How to Get Started Saving For Your Future
Not everyone has the luxury of savings. Some people may not have been taught proper financial responsibility or how to save. Others may have a mountain of student loans or credit card debt that has racked up over the years. Many people want to save, but can’t dig themselves out of their financial hole. While […]
Things You Can Do With Your Work Bonus
I hope everyone is having a fantastic week. This week was work evaluations and bonus distributions. It’s a nerve-wracking time, sitting through the evaluation hoping you have done everything right. For me, I did okay with only one area of improvement to address. While it shaved a couple of hundred dollars off my bonus, there […]
Should You Review Finances On Your Birthday?
Today is my birthday. I’m 41 years old. Each year on my birthday, I take time to reflect upon the year that’s passed. Moreover, I make goals for the future. Sometimes these are related to finances and sometimes they aren’t. This year I’m asking myself, “should I review finances on my birthday?” Pros and Cons […]
Freelance Frugality – Your Payment Method Matters!
Freelancing is a great way to share your skills with the world without being beholden to traditional nine-to-five workplaces. While being your own boss allows you to set your own schedule and rates, it also requires you to pay close attention to your overheads, and to keep your finances under control. One thing that you […]
Will Quitting TV Save Me Money?
I tried an experiment this month. I quit TV. Which really means that I quit using all of my TV streaming services because I actually cut the cord a long time ago. I like using my time better without TV. Therefore, I’m going to continue staying off the services. Should I cancel them entirely? Would […]
What is Financial Freedom and Why Should You Seek It?
Many people think of financial independence as being the same thing as early retirement, and you can think of it this way as well if that’s your dream. However, this is not necessarily the only goal of financial freedom. In fact, you might reframe your thinking of financial freedom as something that can happen gradually […]
Willa: A New Invoicing System for Freelancers
I recently received an invitation from Willa, a brand new invoicing app for freelancers. I’m always game to try out new things to see if they’re right for my business. Therefore, I went ahead and downloaded the app. Here’s what I’ve learned so far … What is Willa? Willa is a new freelancer’s invoicing app. […]