No doubt about it, we have all been feeling the effects of inflation. As a whole, the US experienced overall inflation of 7.5% in ONE YEAR. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). So what does that mean for all of us? Shiz is getting more expensive. But not all categories experienced the same amount of inflation. Here are some of the… Read More
What is sustainable investing and how to actually invest in ESG funds
Recently on an episode of The Money Nerds podcast, I got the chance to sit down and talk with a total rockstar, Sarah Bengtsson, about sustainable investing. This is something I’ve been curious about for a while, but honestly felt kind of confused when I started looking into it. That’s where Sarah comes in. If you prefer to listen (and… Read More
Biweekly Furniture Flip Report: $435 PROFIT
I’m super excited to share with you my first ever flipping report! My intention is to show you the exact items I purchased and flipped. Early in my financial life, I recognized that I can only cut expenses so much, I had to work on earning more income. One of the best ways to increase your income is through side… Read More
How I quickly run a short term rental analysis to see if it might be profitable
Let me be the first to admit, I’m no expert when it comes to running numbers for real estate properties. I’ve been practicing running short term rental numbers for properties for the past couple of years and wanted to share how to do that, as well as some of my favorite resources to help me with that process. There are… Read More
How to deal with financial jealousy
Financial jealousy is one of those topics we tend to avoid. We all know we should just be supportive of our friends, family, and strangers on the internet, but still, financial jealousy sometimes creeps into our lives. It’s normal to feel jealous from time to time. That’s what inspired this podcast episode. Financial jealousy is a tough thing to work… Read More
Trying to reduce your food waste? Read this first.
Wasting food is literally throwing away thousands of dollars a year. Approximately $1,500 on average. I think we all understand that throwing away food is less than ideal for our wallet, but we rarely think through the environmental food waste side— like what happens when the food actually gets tossed? Where does it go?Does it actually decompose well?How does this… Read More
Financial coach shares 5 tips to manage your money better
As a financial coach, I see a lot of budgets and help people create a solid plan that works for their life. Almost everyone needs to implement a few of these tips to help them propel their life forward and manage their money better. All right, let’s talk about five tips to managing money better. Tip 1: K.I.S.S. Have you… Read More
How to set up your Vanguard Brokerage Account: Investing For Beginners
So you’re ready to invest using Vanguard? Congrats on taking the first step and learning about how to get started! Before you choose stocks, bonds, index funds, or ETFs, you first need to set up your Vanguard brokerage account. What’s a Brokerage Account? A brokerage account is a way for your (as an individual) to buy, sell, and trade lots… Read More
5 Steps To Take If You Are Experiencing an Income Drop
It’s a scary world we are living in right now. It feels like everything is crazy, layoffs are increasing, and it feels a bit like Hunger Games. Today, we’re talking all about what to do if your income drops. Remember, hard times don’t last forever, even though it can feel that way in the, in the moment, but I just… Read More
The best investing tips for beginners
Have you been watching the stock market these days? It’s a freaking roller coaster! And with that comes a lot of skepticism and uncertainty with “should I invest now or wait?” Here are some of the best investing tips for beginners. 1) Invest for the long term, not short term. I am strictly a long-term investor. This means I have… Read More
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