Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” And it wouldn’t surprise us if he were talking about money and how to budget. There seems to be a familiar feeling that if you make enough money, all of your money problems will be solved. But that’s not the case. Look at the […]
Category: Budgeting
Here’s When To Buy Your First House
Are you thinking of buying your first home? You aren’t alone. This milestone is a right of passage into adulthood. Or at least that’s what a lot of people think. There’s a sense of societal pressure to conform and buy a house. For most people, homes will be the most significant purchase they make, so […]
What Is Net Worth And Why It Matters
Wondering what is net worth? You aren’t alone. We get asked all the time what the term net worth means and why it even matters. The concept is more simple than it sounds and is easy to calculate. Using our net worth calculator is super simple. To begin with, net worth is strictly a financial […]
When Does It Make Sense To Have A Financial Advisor?
When it comes to money and personal finance, chances are that you feel inadequately prepared to handle everything. And it’s not your fault. Schools don’t teach the financial skills we all need to navigate ‘real life’. So unless your parents are experts, chances are you weren’t taught nearly enough personal finance skills. To be 100% […]
Is It Better To Rent Or Buy
I’ve always rented an apartment or house because I’ve basically been in school forever. Shoutout to my fellow docs out there. My brother has done the same thing. But it seems like we spend more and more time on Zillow looking at homes every year. You know what I’m talking about. You are watching tv […]
Top Money Lessons From Ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink’s Acclaimed ‘Jocko Podcast’
Today I want to share some of ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink’s lessons and how you can use them to take your financial life to the next level. Even if you only put half of them to practice, you’ll be glad you did.
4 Moves You Need To Make If You’re Ready To Have More Money
You did it! After years of struggling, you are ready to move forward and make serious moves to build wealth and a stable financial cushion. Since you’re here, you are on the right path! Congrats! Now it’s time to think through some of your financial goals so that you can reach them like the BOSS […]
How To Use The KonMari Method By Marie Kondo To Save Money
Last August, a close friend recommended the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” by Marie Kondo. At the time, I had never heard of this book, the author or her KonMari Method. This was well before her Netflix series led to her seemingly overnight rise in popular culture. […]
Lifestyle Creep – The Silent Money Thief
Lifestyle creep is the #1 reason the majority of people WITHOUT low incomes still live paycheck to paycheck. If you don’t know what lifestyle creep is, it’s something that should be at the top of the things you should avoid. I would know, because I fell into the trap earlier in my career. And it […]
Cricket Wireless Review: How I Saved Thousands On My Cell Phone Bill
If you’re like most people, your phone bill is way too expensive. For years, we had AT&T but we switched to Cricket Wireless a few years ago and saved a TON of money. One of us recently switched to Mint Mobile to try it out and have loved that as well. Make sure you don’t […]