I have had an idea in my head for the past few years and this year I decided to make it my big scary goal. Being on maternity leave I thought it would be the perfect time to take on a big project before I go back to work. So what is this big scary …
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There is a comment lament in personal finance spaces that financial literacy and “money” are not taught in schools. As a teacher, I can say that that’s untrue, there is financial education curriculum. Yes, there are issues with financial literacy instruction in schools, but that’s a topic for another time. Why I bring this up …
Do you have anxiety over spending money on yourself? If so, you are not alone. Chrometophobia is the clinical term for fear of spending money or, more specifically, fear of money in general. And money dysmorphia is the feeling of not having enough money even if you do. Scrooge McDuck probably suffered from money dysmorphia. …
When this pandemic started in 2020, I never thought it would last as long as it now has. We are now almost 2 years into it, and I think we are all going a little covid crazy. When will it end? Last year, I recapped our real estate investing and was very open and honest …
Because they make me feel like a failure, that’s why I’m not setting new year’s resolutions. This is because I get stuck in the dichotomy of overachievement vs. mediocrity. Yes, I know that this is binary thinking (more on that later), but it’s how I unapologetically feel. History of New Year’s Resolutions Let’s start with …
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Without knowing it, future-proofing had got me here. To a place that I didn’t have to waste precious mental energy on trivial things like the cost of overnight parking or how a few days of takeout would affect our monthly food spending. I was able to focus all of my mental energy and strength on …
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Spoiler alert – if you’re reading this then we have had our second baby. It was not something that we announced or were very public with. In fact, hubby’s family didn’t even find out until the little one was born; but that’s a story for another day. Both of our pregnancies were planned. And because …
Want to change your financial life? Spend less than you make—the easiest and most basic of financial advice. Living below your means is all about having control over your hard-earned money. When you live below your means, your money doesn’t overpower you. Instead, you are the master of your money. This is a guest post …
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I am a big fan of renegotiating with your service providers once a year. When it comes to our rental property portfolio, home insurance is a considerable cost. In the past, we have worked with an insurance company that had great rates. But their underwriter changed recently, and their prices went up substantially. It was …
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Thinking about investing in the stock market can feel daunting. But not all stock market investing is the same, and you don’t always have to do it alone. There are ways you can start investing in the stock market while building your financial confidence. And this financial confidence is crucial for women. Here’s why. Why …