There are just some lessons about money, regardless of how hard you try, that you can never forget. Like the mistake of taking out way more money than you needed in student loans, or the first time you waited too long to buy a flight and the ticket price inflated 500% overnight. Let’s face it,… Keep Reading
Personal Finance House of Cards
Before 2016, my financial situation was a hot mess, and when I say a hot mess, I mean a HOT A$$ mess! It was like I was canoeing up $hit’s creek without a paddle or a plan, just floating along my merry way until I hit $hit rapids! For instance, instead of tackling debt, I… Keep Reading
My Budget Categories
Earlier this week I did a quick YouTube video on my budget and my budget categories AKA the stuff I spend my money on. I created this video for two reasons: 1. To dispel the rumor that budgets are boring and are super restrictive/suffocating. 2. To give you an idea of the things I spend my… Keep Reading
F.I.R.E.
When I first started blogging, I had no idea how vast the personal finance space was let alone the number of people blogging about their money journey and experiences. There’s a whole sub-culture/online community of people that blog, vlog, and podcast about all things money. My debt free journey started back in January of 2016 when… Keep Reading
Our Tiny Home Experience
This past weekend my fiancé and I headed upstate for a tiny home getaway. We’ve always been obsessed with the idea of a tiny home and we thought, what better way to enjoy a spring weekend outside of NYC than by renting one upstate. To be clear, we too essentially live in a tiny house… Keep Reading
Why I Invest In Travel And Not Clothes
I’ve never been big into clothes, fashion, shopping, labels, sneakers, etc. While I occasionally envy someone that can put together a great outfit or pull off anything they put on, fashion/shopping have never really been my cup of tea. Now don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with wanting to look nice or even… Keep Reading
Save Money By Bringing Your Lunch To Work
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m noticing the older I get, the more I dislike grocery shopping. When you live in a major city like NYC, the whole process becomes a major production. There are tons of people, long lines, usually an abnormally slow cashier, items not being in stock, trying to figure out what… Keep Reading
The Importance of an Emergency Fund
Can I be honest with you for a minute? February was a budget-busting month for me. There were a few back-to-back unexpected expenses that I simply didn’t foresee. Yes, even my budget can get derailed from time to time and that’s ok because I understand that, “Life” happens while we’re busy making plans. Could I… Keep Reading
Do I need life insurance or nah?
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure and disclaimer policy for more information. I’m at the stage in my life where I am starting to wonder whether or not I need life insurance. In the past, I’ve heard my mom talk about it and some older coworkers discuss it over lunch. However, I’ve… Keep Reading
5 Money Questions to Ask Before You Get Married
This past weekend, my fiancé and I had “the talk.” “The talk” meaning we discussed our finances, our goals, and our financial future together. We will be getting married in less than 5 months and before we say “I do,” I wanted to make sure we had the same, clear vision on the path ahead…. Keep Reading