It’s tax season, a time many business owners dread, as it involves reconciling all your invoices and expenses while making sure you don’t make any costly mistakes. Fortunately, there are now ways to save both time and money when doing your taxes. Xero is an online accounting software that has been gaining popularity over the […]

**Best Practices for Every Investor** Many Americans are sadly unprepared for retirement, with almost one-third having no savings at all and nearly half not even thinking about saving. Shockingly, 21% believe the best way to save for retirement is by winning the lottery. Clearly, this is not a realistic strategy. According to the 2014 Wells […]

Jeanne is a wife and mother of two who works full-time as a freelancer and virtual assistant. Occasionally, she also helps out on the farm she owns with her husband. With a background in finance and medical office management, Jeanne is currently focused on improving her financial well-being and aims to assist others in doing […]

Do you think you have more patience for handling household finances than your spouse? Are you the one making most of the financial decisions because you’re more financially savvy? Have you ever involved your children in financial discussions? Many important financial decisions are made with the family in mind, yet managing finances often isn’t a […]

Today is my birthday. By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be on my way to the city to celebrate with a few close friends. I’m incredibly grateful for a year well spent and surrounded by some amazing people. Last year was quite different. I hit rock bottom, and everything seemed to be going wrong. […]

Hi! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a personal update, so now seems like the perfect time. Life is GOOD. This year has been great, but time has flown by! My resolution to be more consistent with my blog has taken a hit, as you can see over at Make Money Your Way where […]

After being married for three years, I’ve realized just how incredibly smart my wife is. I always knew it, but over time, my belief has only grown stronger. I’ve always been pretty good at sticking to a budget, but when it comes to finding creative ways to save money, I’ve always struggled. Cutting back on […]

Hey there! So, you know how everyone dreams of taking international vacations every year? For many of us, especially those in far-off places like Australia, it’s a pretty common wish. I’ve found some great ways to make this dream a reality, and I want to share one that’s worked really well for me. Most of […]

Hey there! Today, we have a guest post from Marvin, who runs the websites Brick by Brick Investing and TSP Investing. He’ll be discussing the fundamentals of the Thrift Savings Plan. Meanwhile, over at Savvy Scot, I’ll be sharing thoughts on the importance of helping others and practicing gratitude.

I built a net worth of over $100,000 by the time I graduated from college at 21. My goal was never to become fabulously wealthy and splurge on Ferraris. Instead, I wanted to be my own boss and live life on my own terms. Even as a kid, my desire for future freedom was more […]