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 […]
Personal Finance
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. […]
Does Paying for Something Make You More or Less Likely to Show Up?
One of the best ways to get a grip on your money is to enhance your self-understanding. After all, we each deal with money differently. For example, when you pay for something, do you feel more obligated or less obligated to show up for it? I’m the kind of person who feels less obligated, therefore […]
5 Survey Sites That Pay Through PayPal
Do you want to earn extra income taking surveys online? Is your preferred payout method through PayPal? If so, then you’ll want to learn more about the following survey sites that pay through PayPal. What Are Survey Sites? Just in case you’re not familiar with then, Survey Sites are sites or apps you can use […]
Financial Lessons from The Art of Noticing
Recently I’ve been reading Rob Walker’s The Art of Noticing. Subtitled “131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday,” you wouldn’t think it would provide much insight into personal finance. However, I’ve discovered that indeed it does. The Art of Noticing The Art of Noticing is a series of lessons […]
Best First-Step Financial Books
I’m starting this year off with new savings goals and objectives. I also have a small group of friends I text with about investments, savings, and financial freedom. Weekly I give them up-to-date information about promising stocks and encourage them to put money into their savings, even if it’s only $5 a month. I also […]
Should You Tip 1800GotJunk?
Yesterday I was able to massively declutter my home. Unfortunately, a lot of it had to be hauled away by 1800GotJunk. Therefore, I had to pay for the service. As I was making out the bill, I found myself wondering, “should you tip 1800GotJunk staff?” How Does 1800GotJunk Work? If you’ve never used this junk […]