I’ve always fancied the idea of working from home and having a career that I actually liked. Although I’ve had many jobs that I excelled at, let’s be honest, they were not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I decided to see what career choices were available that I could … Read more

Budgeting isn’t just about making sure you have enough to pay the bills each month. It’s also about planning ahead for future expenses. While you should have an emergency fund, the best way to be smart about saving each month is to set up different sinking funds categories. Sinking funds allow you to put money … Read more

Parenting can be tough and if your home is a mess, it can be tougher. If there are toys on every surface, half-finished arts and crafts projects on the table, and clothing all over the floor, you might feel overwhelmed. Looking to do something about it pronto? Well, decluttering with kids doesn’t have to be … Read more

Habits are one of those things that most people love and hate at the same time. It might feel like an uphill battle to develop a good habits list that you’ll actually follow. In the short term, you might have days where you just don’t feel like making the effort! But in the long term, … Read more

No one cares about your financial well-being more than you, so it’s important to have a financial plan for yourself. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you really want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement. In my opinion, financial planning is … Read more

The way you think has a significant impact on the way you live. It’s possible to improve your everyday happiness by changing the way you act—starting with the power of mindset. Your mindset is simply an established set of attitudes you hold, and those attitudes influence the choices you make. While the concept of “you … Read more

  Money talk can get intense sometimes. Today, we’re here to lighten things up a little bit with some of our favorite funny money quotes. But, since this is Clever Girl Finance, we’re all about empowering women by providing accurate financial guidance and helping them to make lots of money. These funny money quotes aren’t just funny – they teach … Read more

Are you a student trying to figure out how to boost your income but don’t have much time to do it? Then our list of passive income ideas for students is what you’ve been searching for! Beyond tuition, housing, and books/supplies, students incur many expenses that require a source of income. Without a job, loans, … Read more

Getting rich quickly – it’s that elusive dream that so many of us share. Somehow, if we learn how to get rich quickly, then all of our problems will evaporate. But is there really a way to get rich quickly? And, even if you do, does it really make life that much better? Sure, getting … Read more

This post contains some affiliate links from brands we use & love that help us grow Clever Girl Finance! Please see our disclosures for more information. A lot of modern investing is relatively hands-off. You buy a share of a stock or an index fund, then just hold it and let it grow for years … Read more