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Worry Free Money: How to Align Your Budget with Your Values
“Worry Free Money: Stop Budgeting, Start Living” by author Shannon Lee Simmons is a personal finance book that encourages readers to take a guilt free approach to manage their money. The book is a fresh voice, arguing that traditional approaches to money management can create feelings of misery, which can be counterproductive. Instead, Simmons offers…
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4 Types of Debt You Gotta Know (+5 Tips to Borrow Responsibly)
Managing debt is a crucial part of your financial health. Get to know the four main types of debt and 5 tips to borrow responsibly!
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Methods of Budgeting: 5 sexy money systems for ease & security
Understand the 5 methods of budgeting, how to set them up, & how to create a customized budget strategy. Just like you won’t stick with a workout routine that only includes exercises you despise, you won’t abide by a budget system that doesn’t align with your priorities and lifestyle. This is why it’s important to…
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Financial Literacy For Beginners: 9 Things to Know For Success
Financial literacy for beginners includes the fundamental tools need to make sound financial decisions. Yet, unfortunately, it’s a topic left out of most academic curriculums. And so, unless we are fortunate enough to have our parents advise us on the ins and outs of personal finance, we are left to teach ourselves. But where to…
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Understand Need vs Wants For An Accurate (& Honest) Budget
Struggling to stick to a budget but not sure why? I bet the cause is a matter of knowing a need vs wants. It may be because you picked an arbitrary formula (like the 50/30/20 budget) and shoved your lifestyle inside without any tailoring. But how we spend our money depends on how (and where)…