Avoid the Calories and Dollars with These Healthy Meal Plans on a Budget
Not going to lie – I have been super excited to write this blog post for quite some time so if at any point you notice that I am screaming then I AM SORRY! Sorry. I just get super passionate about eating healthy and showing people how they can save money, so why not combine […]
7 Easy & Cheap Grocery List Tips to Keep Your Budget on Track
While I am definitely saving money during the coronavirus, I am spending much, much more on my grocery list! That’s not necessarily a bad thing though because my total food spending is going down since I am not eating out as much, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t actively target some cheap grocery list […]
A Free Calculator to Help Create Your Net Worth Statement
Do you know what your net worth is? If not, don’t worry! I am here to show you exactly how to create your own personal net worth statement. Bankrate defines it as “Net worth is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities.” In other words, it’s essentially your own person balance […]
“I Need a Baby Budget? I Don’t Even Know the Cost of Diapers!”
Updated 1/17/2024 If you’re expecting a new addition to your family or maybe you’re starting to try for one, I have a name recommendation for you… ’Expensive.’ I’m kidding, but man, children are NOT CHEAP! Don’t worry, I’m here to tell you about my trials and tribulations and most importantly, the cost of diapers! I’m […]
What is the True Cost of a Home Gym?
Many of us right now are stuck at home, quarantined due to the coronavirus, and the only way that we can workout is if we go on a run outside or do bodyweight videos like Insanity. Isn’t that so frustrating? A home gym might sound it expensive but you’ll be surprised when you learn the […]
7 Ways to Prioritize Saving with a Budget Calendar
Have you ever heard of a budget calendar? Personally, I use one nearly every single day of the week and it saves me a ton of time and money, as well as keeping me on track with my budget without physically having to go in and track my expenses every single day. And not only […]
What the Sinking Fund Formula Is – How it Can Help You Save Money
Have you ever heard of the sinking fund formula before? To be honest, I hadn’t but it was something that I had used before without even knowing that it had an official name! And if I was a guessing man, which I am, I am guessing that if you are even little bit as infatuated […]
How to Use the Doctor Budget Tool to Set Your Finances Straight
Recently, I was fortunate to be invited on the Investing for Beginners Podcast and talk about my personal finance experiences and introduce Doctor Budget to the world! It was a very surreal feeling for me to be on the podcast as the podcast was legitimately the avenue that got me into investing a couple of […]
An Example Starter Emergency Fund to Get You Through the Next Crisis
Now is as timely as ever to discuss the importance of an Emergency Fund, and if you don’t have one currently and are wondering how you can get one going, don’t worry – I’ll show you how to begin your starter Emergency Fund. First off, what is an Emergency Fund? An Emergency Fund is just […]
Personal Financial Planning Means Tracking EVERYTHING – How to Do it
The reason that I started writing blogs for the Investing for Beginners Website is because I think that there is a major gap between financial literacy for the common person and the financial goals that the common person might have. A lot of times the answer is to get a financial planner, but I am […]
