The Value of Adding Income Streams

If you are like many people, you rely solely on your income from your primary job. You might think this is OK, but in reality, you are setting yourself up for trouble. When you rely on one income, you are at a major risk should you lose your job. How will you pay your...
The Value Of Skipping Expenses

The Value Of Skipping Expenses

Have you ever skipped out on an expense? There is great power in doing this trick. I am not suggesting you never buy something again or go without an item for an extended period of time, but rather going without for a short period. Doing this has a few benefits, which...
Surprising Costs When Owning A House

Surprising Costs When Owning A House

I bought my house back in 2007. At the time, I was foolishly under the impression that my monthly mortgage payment was my only monthly expense on the house. Boy was I wrong! There are a lot of additional costs when owning a home. Some we might think of, while others...
Live A Life Of Luxury Without The Cost

Live A Life Of Luxury Without The Cost

Wouldn’t it be great to have an amazing sports car in your garage? Maybe have an awesome beach house? We all want those things but we tend to only look at them on the surface. We see the amazing car in the garage but we don’t think about the cost of...
Money Lessons My Mom Taught Me

Money Lessons My Mom Taught Me

With personal finance not being taught in schools, we learn about money from our parents. If they were good with money, odds are we will be too. But if they were bad with money, then the chances we end up with the same bad habits are likely. I was lucky in that my...