If you want to stop being a loser, you have to stop doing all of the things losers do. That can be easier said than done because you may not actually know what’s causing you to be a loser. Or worse, you may be unwilling to fully acknowledge those things exist. The journey of going […]

Spoiler Alert: Traditional Savings Accounts Earn You The Least Amount Of Money That’s the ultimate answer to the question of which savings account earns you the least amount of money. So, if you are in a hurry or just looking for answers to a test, then you can take that answer to the bank. However, […]

Jars Of Insecurities Jars of insecurities are representations of things we feel insecure about. I’ve had my fair share of insecurities over the years – and I’m sure others will crop up down the road. The nature of life is all about overcoming our insecurities so we can feel more free. I’ve been reflecting a […]

4 Steps To Stop Spending Money Getting ourselves to stop spending money is difficult to do. I know this because my own spending spiraled out of control in recent months and I must now take back the reins. This will be a great post for those who are looking to stop spending so much money. […]

We all love a good restaurant binge. Or at least I do as evidenced by recent months where my restaurant spending was significantly higher than normal. Going yolo was fun for a moment, but it clearly was not good for my bottom line. In an effort to curb my reckless spending – I embarked on […]

Act broke to stay rich. Not only will acting broke keep you rich, it happens to be the best path to becoming rich for those of us who aren’t there yet. As a financial strategy, acting broke is optimal because it positions us for both wealth building and wealth protection. Rather than growing complacent and […]

A few years ago, a buddy of mine offered me a free in-home gym set that was fully stocked. The entire set must have weighed at least 1,500lbs and worth up to a few thousand dollars. I politely declined. While I don’t consider myself a minimalist, I happen to own practically nothing. My ‘09 Corolla […]

Is Your Job Secure? A Framework For Deciding If you have to wonder whether your job is safe, then it probably means you could benefit from spending time assessing your level of job security to ensure you are prepared for all possibilities. This post will help you determine your exact level of job security using […]

It is easy to have misconceptions about money regardless of where we are along our financial journeys. Misconceptions about money often center around much of it we think we need or how having more of it will change our lives. Financially speaking, I’m not yet rich – but I have been accumulating money at a […]

You’ve stumbled upon a lump sum of money and are trying to figure out how best to use it. We are fortunate when we receive financial windfalls. We also have to handle them with care. Afterall, it is far too easy to squander all of our money if we are not careful. I recently received […]