Sometimes life happens and you find yourself scrambling for money. I'm all about the long game and trying to make money in the future. However, I realize that you might need a quick fix. You might need $1,000. Unexpected expenses pop up. You could need a new set of winter tires or you may have just figured out that you don't have enough money to pay for your friend's destination wedding that's coming up. Whatever the situation may be, I want to help you. I want to help you add $1,000 to your bank account in the next 30 days... … [Read more...]
How-to Live Your Best Life When You Always Feel Broke
#livingmybestlife This could be the worst hashtag in the world. This could also be the best hashtag in the world. I'm all for getting the most out of life and trying to squeeze in adventure whenever possible. I'm also aware of how dreadful it can be to log in to social media when you're having a rough day to see how much fun others are having. You don't want to feel guilty about not having enough money for lunch while your friends are in Ibiza day drinking. How do you live your best life when you're always feeling broke? … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Stop Paying Attention to Ridiculous Success Stories
"See how I went from homeless to millionaire in six months." "Look at how this couple makes millions while traveling around the world." "How you can retire at 27 if you start at 26." Do any of these sound familiar? Social media is filled with ridiculous financial success stories. I want you to stop paying attention to them right now. … [Read more...]
Do You Have to Work For Yourself to Be Successful?
"I wish that I could work for myself." For some reason we tend to equate working for yourself with financial success. Many people will assume that being an entrepreneur means that you sit on the beach while the money rolls into your bank account (passive income) and that those with a 9-5 job are suckers for working. Breaking news: being self-employed isn't all that it's cracked up to be. It's not all about posting motivational quotes and telling everyone how to be passionate about their passions. Let's look at the idea of working for yourself and if it's the true secret to success... … [Read more...]
What Nobody Taught You About Personal Finance as an Adult
"It's not easy to transition to trying to learn how to actually budget, save for an emergency, decide what to eat based on what you can afford, planning for the future, and all of that. It's never taught at any point. You're just expected to figure it out on your own." -- my brother Pat on personal finance in your 20s as an adult for the first time. High school, college, and our parents never really do anything to prepare us for life as an adult. We're supposed to learn-on-the-job as we fumble in the dark while trying to find the perfect Instagram filter. We don't know anything about budgeting, saving up to move out, paying taxes, or being able to afford the occasional vacation. How do you manage your money when you become an adult? … [Read more...]
