We’re BBBAAACCCCKKKKK!!! That’s right, you asked for it so now you have it. The 2018 Bi-weekly Savings Challenge is here!
How to WIN at Retirement Savings: Part I
So far, this year I have shared the importance of getting started on the road to financial freedom. We’ve gone over a variety of topics from living within means without feeling too restricted to budgeting our way to financial freedom. This month I’ll be introducing retirement savings plans. A retirement savings plan is a plan…
Buy Black Friday: A Proactive Way to $pend this Holiday
Here it comes… Black Friday. The biggest shopping day that kicks off the biggest shopping season in recorded human history. Over the past few years, social media memes like this one have circulated calling for a holiday “Blackout” – an economic boycott intended to hit America in the pockets as a response to continued police…
So You Want to Buy a House….
Buying a home is a huge investment. Many approach the process with anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. Before you jump into the wonderful world of home-ownership make sure you are prepared with the following 10 steps.
Life is Better On A Budget – Tips Every Budgeter Needs to Know
A budget is an itemized summary of likely income and expenses for a given period. It helps you determine whether you can grab that bite to eat or should head home for a bowl of soup. It is typically created using a spreadsheet, and it provides a concrete, organized, and easily understood breakdown of how…
Part II: Your Credit Score and Why It’s Important
Last month you gained an understanding of the factors in determining your credit score. Now we’ll focus on how often your score changes, credit repair, when to pay off debt, and potential credit effects.
Your Credit Score and Why It’s Important
Previously, I’ve shared the importance of saving money to assist with getting started on the road to financial freedom and living within means without feeling too restricted. This month, I’ll be detailing the importance of your credit score and the factors that can impact your score. As a matter of fact, the topic of credit…
7 Ways to Live Within Your Means and Not Feel Limited
Last month I shared the importance of saving money to assist with getting started on the road to financial freedom. This month, we’ll focus on living within means without feeling too restricted. When you feel financially limited, it can result in poorer financial decision-making. Here are 7 strategies you can implement to start living and spending within…
7 Tips for Getting Started on the Road to Financial Freedom
Many of us close each year saying that we wish we had saved a little more money. We vow that in the new year we will get our lives together and start putting funds to the side for that big vacation, unexpected expense, holiday season, or various other needs/wants. Ultimately, goal of saving money is…
Nikki
Nikki is a 35 year-old Chief Financial Officer from New Orleans, LA. Growing up with a sick parent, she learned early on the importance and value of a strong work ethic.