I’ve been staring at the dirt circle in my backyard where our trampoline used to be for a couple of years now. I’ve been diligently killing anything that grew in the circle the entire time as the plan was to build a circular fire pit in that location. Finally, my wife and I decided this … Read more

Let’s talk about saving money for your child via custodial accounts and education plans. Different types of custodial accounts for minors can help you save for your child’s future. Here’s how they work! Parent-owned custodial accounts for minors are a great way to pass on generational wealth to your children or grandchildren. In addition to being useful for education, custodial accounts have multiple … Read more

I’ve always been out of the loop on townhouses because, until now, I haven’t lived in an area where they were common. Now that I’ve moved to the greater Seattle area, I see them everywhere. To me, townhouses have always seemed like the ‘glorified apartments’ of urban areas. Along with condos, they represent limited home … Read more

Every year, the USDA updates the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18. The latest figure is in line with recent years that you are likely to spend close to a quarter million dollars raising a child. Breaking down the latest average and the figure is actually $23,000 per year. Luckily, … Read more

What influential women do you have in your life? Whether it’s your mom, best friend, favorite female celebrity, or influencer, there’s no doubt that it’s important to have women in our lives that we can look up to and learn from. Find out what the habits of successful women are and how to make them … Read more

A big part of financial wellness is setting—and meeting—financial goals. Creating a savings goal is one of the most common types of financial goals. For example, learning how to save $5000 in 3 months. Why should you know how to save 5k in 3 months? Some good reasons are figuring out how to save up … Read more

“I quit” — quite possibly the two most satisfying words in the English language. When you have recognized that it’s time to leave your job, the glee you will feel when saying this phrase aloud is huge. But what is a good reason for leaving a job? And how do you do it the right … Read more

Is fear stopping you from starting a new business or side hustle? Almost every day, I receive an email that goes something like this: “I am afraid to start my side hustle and put myself out there. How do I get over this fear?” This is a common fear for anyone starting something new. Today, … Read more

Building wealth involves making smaller investments and seeing them grow over time. Sometimes known as flipping money, investing your money in various projects, assets, and skills could help you make extra money. Discover how to flip money here! Keep reading to learn some of the best ways to flip money. We’ll also look at some … Read more

My friend started a conversation on her high monthly grocery bill and told me to guess how much she spends. I quickly said, “$1,800” – mind you she is raising three growing preteen boys, and lives with her husband, mother, and stepfather, so basically seven adults. She seemed a little surprised that I was so … Read more