I’m naturally an in-the-moment kind of guy—a characteristic that contributed to a lot of spontaneity and fun throughout my 20s, but didn’t exactly inspire smart financial choices. If I met someone I wanted to impress, I always treated them to a fancy first date in San Francisco, easily spending $100 or more. When the holidays […]
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8 Daily ‘Rich Habits’ Anyone Can Adopt
It’s easy to imagine that wealthy people share common traits like living below their means and investing wisely. But as Certified Financial Planner and author Tom Corley—who spent five years studying the differences between 233 rich people and 128 poor people—learned, the habits of successful people extend well beyond the obvious financial moves. I read Corley’s book, […]
Save $20K? Pay Off $11K in Debt? How We Hit Huge Money Goals in 12 Months
Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions—so why not dream big? Whether you’ve set your sights on paying off debt, increasing your take-home pay or boosting your net worth, get inspired by these four who hit massive financial milestones. Here’s how they did it in less than one year’s time. “I paid off $11,000 of debt […]
I Challenged Myself to a No-Spend Weekend: Here’s What I Learned
I’m usually the type who’s always looking to save a buck but every so often, my frugal habits fall to the wayside. This tends to happen more during summer, when day trips to the beach and out-of-town visitors are the norm. I’m now in Chicago, dog-sitting for a friend who’s out of the country (freelance life perks!), […]
NFL Punter Jeff Locke on the Good Kind of Locker Room Talk—and the Money Rules He Lives By
NFL players are known for their speed, strength, agility—and likelihood of going broke after leaving the league. Punter Jeff Locke not only defies that last stereotype, but is actively striving to reverse the troubling trend. We talked to the free agent, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2013 and most recently played for the Detroit […]
From Six Figures in Debt to Six Figures in the Bank: How They Did It
Staring down any amount of debt can feel overwhelming. But when it’s in the six figures, it can be hard to imagine even getting back to zero, much less building up your savings, too. If you’re looking at a mountain of debt, let these stories inspire you. The three couples below not only paid down six […]