How are your retirement savings coming? I know, that’s probably not the most pressing thing on your mind right now, especially if you are in your twenties or thirties. Or if, you know, you have pretty much anything else to do.

But, that doesn’t mean it’s not important. So take 5 minutes out of your day right now to give it a little thought. Future you will thank you. (more…)

Have you ever struggled with a decision, and been unsure about what’s best to do? (Who hasn’t, right?) While this story talks about my car, it’s really about choosing what works for you — about having the guts to go for what you really want. Even if it doesn’t work out, you’ll at least know that you tried. And that’s worth quite a bit. (more…)

If there’s one thing that usually gets neglected when it comes to talking about personal finance, it’s this: it’s not always about the money. (more…)

What’s your money doing for you right now? If you can’t answer that, or it’s not doing exactly what you want it to be doing, you need a plan. You see, if you don’t tell your money what to do, it will just sort of hop right into the pockets of others. And when you look back at what you did with the money you make, you won’t know. (more…)

Many people dream of becoming self-employed, but it’s nice to hear from people who have actually done it. This guest post from Anastasia Kingsley Kinkusic explains how she switched gears to be a SAHM and freelance writer and editor.  Here’s what she has to say: (more…)

Know what makes a person successful? It’s no real secret: they do.

Let’s take someone who wants to be a model as an example. Sure, sometimes a model is “discovered” while walking down the streets of New York, but that’s the exception and not the rule. And even if they are discovered, they still have to do the work. It’s not like, bam, they’re rich, famous, and successful because they decided to step out for donuts one day. (more…)