The days of being skeptical about investing are over. No matter your age, it’s never too late to start. However, investing at a young age enables you to accrue more wealth with less effort over time. One of our aims as parents is to instill financial habits in the next generation that will become ingrained
Welcome to the second quarter. How’s everyone doing? I can’t wait to wake up and enjoy my coffee outside on the deck. For the month of March, my focus has been on working on small projects around the house, such as: . Removing the carpets. If we don’t remove it soon, one of us is
If you’re considering getting a new credit card, let me share my experience with the Discover It card. I used to be wary of credit cards, as my parents had instilled in me the idea that they could lead to financial trouble. Consequently, I stuck to my old cards to avoid dealing with multiple accounts,
One task I’m not particularly fond of is dealing with my taxes, but it’s one of those inevitable responsibilities. The outcome can be uncertain, even when you’re aware of your position in the tax bracket, until you’ve gathered all your documents. For 2024, the tax deadline is April 15th. Moreover, this year, things have taken
Jo, the little sister of a close friend, announced her wedding this summer. Little did we know, it would be a destination wedding. The celebration of Jo’s engagement was filled with joy and excitement. It was during this event that we were introduced to a game called Flippy Cup for the first time. Flippy Cup,
This February passed by swiftly. The stock market appears to be soaring, with the S&P 500 up by 8%, and my portfolio has already surged by 9%. While it’s gratifying to witness, we must remember that this rally is likely temporary, yet I remain fully invested. Now, let’s delve into my dividend income and expenses
After the holiday shopping era, what an amazing feeling to receive a check for almost a thousand dollars! I’ve been urging you not to overlook those unclaimed funds. There might be a check waiting for you too. It came in handy for me—I managed to pay off my credit card balance and invest some. I
$30,564 (Taxable account) Happy New Year 2024!!! Welcome to the fourth year of my financial journey. Every year, I take the time to reflect on my finances and life goals in a year-in-review. I believe more positive events occurred last year than negative ones, but I acknowledge that I still have a long journey ahead
How’s everyone doing as 2023 comes to a close? As we bid farewell to the year, December has given me the opportunity to reflect and recalibrate my goal projects. Lately, I’ve found inspiration in Gary Vaynerchuk’s lectures and his insights into the realm of social media. Before we delve further, let’s take a moment of
How’s everyone doing? November is one of my favorite times of the year. I know you’re wondering why. For the most part, everyone is whining in the holiday mood. Family members who you haven’t seen in months or years travel from all over the world to spend Thanksgiving with you. Sadly, things shouldn’t be that