One of the scariest financial situations to be in is living paycheck to paycheck. Unfortunately, too many people are in this predicament. According to a study done by LendingClub and PYMNTS.com, 64% of Americans live from paycheck to paycheck. What’s even more surprising is that almost half of Americans who earn more than $100,000 live … Read more

If I only had $100 to invest, where would I start? This is one of my favorite questions because it’s so real and relatable. You don’t need thousands of dollars to begin investing. You just need to start where you are, with what you have. So today I’m walking you through exactly what I would … Read more

We’ve all heard that “money can’t buy happiness,” and by now many of us are aware of a recent study that showed that, when you earn more than $75,000 a year your levels of happiness don’t increase very much. While you probably won’t find lasting happiness based entirely on how much money you manage to … Read more

It feels like everyone has a side hustle these days. I still have one myself, but I don’t think they’re for everyone, and sometimes, it seems like they do more harm than good. I’ve been pursuing side hustles since I left high school over ten years ago through different jobs, including freelance writing, project management,… … Read more

Wondering what you should do if you’re barely scraping by financially? It’s a scary and stressful feeling when you are running out of money but need to make ends meet. Maybe you’re worried about how you’ll pay your bills this month, or you feel like no matter how hard you work, there’s just never enough… … Read more

Sometimes, throwing a kid’s birthday party can be a real pain. You have to prepare a bunch of food for your guests, entertain a house full of kids, and pull it all together with a little style. It can be expensive and stressful — but it doesn’t have to be! Here are five tips for … Read more

Do you want to learn how to make money freelancing and work from home? Freelancing is a flexible way to earn money from home, choose your own clients, and build a career around your skills – even if you’re just getting started and have no experience. Today, I’m sharing an interview I had with Samer… … Read more

Let’s be real: we’ve all heard money advice that sounds wise, catchy, even empowering, until you actually try to apply it. Suddenly, that simple tip feels unrealistic, ineffective, or just plain irrelevant to your life. You’re not alone. Real-life money management isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why today, we’re breaking down the most common financial advice that … Read more

Over the years, I’ve received a lot of questions about what it’s really like to work from home – everything from how I stay productive to what kind of desk and chair I use. I’ve been working from home as a full-time freelancer for several years now, and over time, I’ve figured out what really… … Read more

You’ve been dating for six months now, and it’s feeling right. He gives you butterflies when he walks into the room. You think he could be “the one.” The problem is that you’ve been withholding some information from him. You’re not sure if you should even be bringing up such a topic so early on in … Read more