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Real Estate

3 Financial Things To Do After Buying A House

After buying a house, there are a ton of things to do like changing the locks, painting and moving in. However in a frenzy, most new homeowners forget one important thing, setting up the necessary financial systems for paying the mortgage. I…

Investing

Getting Started With Index Funds: Understanding Market Capitalization

As a new homeowner, this past year has been a financial roller coaster. From unexpected repairs to buying new furniture, I’ve spent the last year depleting my savings and paying off debt. But now that my credit cards are all paid off, it is…

Real Estate

First-Time Home Buyer Tips For Buying A House In Your Twenties

Ever since I was young I wanted to own a home. Although I didn't necessarily see myself living in a three bedroom house on a cul-de-sac with a white picket fence and two-door garage (no offense to those who do), I knew that in the long run,…

Jenny Life Insurance: Life Insurance Coverage for moms and families

Saving Money

Jenny Life: Life Insurance Coverage Cost Savings & Benefits

This is a collaborative post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. So far, we've talked about protecting your family and wealth as well as how Jenny Life is changing the way busy moms get life insurance coverage. Now let's switch gears…

Jenny Life Insurance: Prepare for death bills with Jenny Life App

Saving Money

Protect Your Family and Wealth With Jenny Life App

This is a collaborative post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. A few years ago right before my mom was scheduled for a big surgery, she sat me down and we reviewed the next steps if she died. Although this wasn’t the easiest conversation…

2018 Financial Goals and Quarterly Check In

Saving Money

Top 2018 Financial Goals and Q1 Check In

Every year I set financial goals for myself. This year's list is on a crumbled piece of paper but don't let its shabby appearance fool you. I am extremely committed to accomplishing my money goals. However instead of keeping my financial goals…

Student Loans

Best Way To Pay Off Student Loans With These Two Repayment Methods

Although there are all sorts of ways that you can pay off your student loans faster, there's no circumventing the fact that you have to make payments (of hard cash) to get rid of debt. A bit of a no brainer right? But I'm willing to bet that…

Jenny Life Insurance: Life Insurance For Mom and Busy Women

Saving Money

Life Insurance For Busy Women and Moms With Jenny Life Insurance

This is a collaborative post with Jenny Life Insurance and BraVoMark. Moms spend so much time living in the moment and taking care of their household and children that they often overlook preparing for their financial future. And with so many…

Student Loans, Travel Saving

Tips For Affording Travel While Aggressively Paying Off Student Loans

Can you travel while paying off student loan debt? Absolutely! With a lot of planning and discipline, you can afford to do both. As Paula Pant says from Afford Anything Podcast, you can afford anything but not everything. This means that you…

GuidedChoice Managed IRAs for individuals and small businesses

Saving Money

GuidedChoice: Affordable Managed IRAs & Financial Advice

Truth be told, I don’t see myself retiring at the benefit age of 67 nor the average retirement age of 63. While research predicts millennials retiring at 70 or not at all, I am working towards affording the financial freedom to retire (from…

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