Congratulations on taking the big step to propose to your partner! But before you tie the knot, it’s a good idea to take a close look at your financial situation. Here are some key financial areas to sort out before walking down the aisle: 1) Understand each other’s financial standings. …
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Strategic Financial Planning by a 17-Year-Old for a Secure Tomorrow
I’m Eva Baker, a 17-year-old high school student with a keen interest in securing my financial future, and I love to help other teens do the same. When I’m not at the gym rock climbing or daydreaming about my future wedding, I’m busy sharing my financial journey on TeensGotCents. Living …
WHEN THE JONESES SEEK ACCEPTANCE
Why do people often feel the need to pressure us to climb up to where they are? When I was a kid, my dad lost his job. Looking back, it wasn’t such a big deal; we still went on holidays, I continued my piano and horse-riding lessons, we attended one …
My Journey to Singapore, Hong Kong, & Indonesia: Funding It All with Cash
A few years ago, my wife and I decided we wanted to visit Singapore because she had a friend living there. We thought it’d be a great chance to see her friend and her friend’s husband while exploring a new part of the world. We also wanted to visit Hong …
Thirteen Financial Habits for 2013: Tip #5 – Analyze Your Spending!
This post is one of a 13-part series focused on money resolutions for 2013. You can check back on the first post to see an updated list of the subsequent ones. We’ve already been working on trimming down unnecessary expenses from your budget. However, regular or monthly costs can sometimes …
Step 12: Learn Strategies to Obtain Essential Items at Lower Costs or No Cost
This post is part of a series called the “30 Steps Program to Financial Independence.” Yesterday, we discussed how to prioritize your spending. The idea is to allocate a larger portion of your income to things that are important to you and cut back on secondary or unnecessary expenses. For …
Two Inspiring Projects Paving the Way for Global Improvement
Yesterday, I was talking about random acts of kindness and their power to make a real difference in the world. Today, I’m excited to share two incredible examples that I came across online. The first example happened at the World Domination Summit (WDS) in Portland. Despite its name, WDS isn’t …
Rediscovered Identities: A Comparative Analysis of Canada and the UK
Good morning everyone! Today, we have a delightful guest post from Mr. CBB, the voice behind Canadian Budget Binder. He emphasizes that saving money is just as important as making it. Mr. CBB shares a variety of tips on budgeting, living frugally, relationships, recipes, parenting, personal finance, and more with …
8 Essential Actions in Your 30s to Achieve Millionaire Status by 40
You’re in your 30s, you’ve got a good job, and things are going well, but you’ve always dreamed of becoming a millionaire by the time you turn 40. So, how do you reach that seven-figure mark? Here are a few steps to guide you: 1. **Reevaluate Your Income and Take …
Charting My Journey to Financial Freedom with Mobile Home Investments
Over a decade ago, after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, I decided to become a full-time real estate investor. The book taught me the importance of passive income for financial independence, and I chose real estate as my path. My plan was to generate enough cash to …