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 […]
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 […]
How to build a $250,000 woodworking business from your garage
Success leaves clues. Anytime I can talk directly with someone who is making a great income and living life on their own terms, I absolutely love it. It’s so much faster to hear from someone who is in the trenches and building a business than just researching it. That’s why I was so excited to […]
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 […]
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. […]
How to paint your kitchen cabinets without sanding
My kitchen was a bit dated. The honey colored cabinets weren’t cutting it any more. But the biggest hindrance to the kitchen was the granite color. We are considering this Phase 1 of our kitchen remodel and won’t be replacing the counter this year. So instead we added an island with a marble slab (that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for learning to love your life
I remember when I first bought my house. I was freaking stoked! It had light carpet, standard features, and had that brand new smell. I loved it. Then after a few years, I started to look around and complain about the stock cabinets, beige interior and lack of upgrades. I’d look outside at my yard […]
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 […]