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Archives for January 2018

What To Do Next If You’re About to Give Up On Your 2018 Money Goals

January 31, 2018

Don't give up already on those big 2018 money goals! Re-adjust, re-prioritize and break them down to make it work!

If you’ve already abandoned some of your New Year’s money resolutions, don’t despair. A whopping 80% of us give up on our goals by mid-February. So, what’s our problem?! It’s not always just a lack of motivation or focus that keep us from achieving our goals. Sometimes, it’s simply not making the right goals in […]

2 Comments Filed Under: Changing Your Money Mindset, Financial Goals

The Why, What and How of Filing Your Own Taxes (From a CPA!)

January 24, 2018

It's tax time! Here's the low-down on filing your own taxes, complete with an exact process you should follow from gathering your tax documents to pushing the eFile button.

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure and privacy policy here. It’s officially here: that time of year that tax nerds like myself get all geeked up for tax season. I realize though that the rest of the population may be less than excited to file their taxes. The big question you may […]

6 Comments Filed Under: Income Taxes

The 5 Essential Tools I Used to Increase My Net Worth by 21% in 2017

January 17, 2018

These 5 tools helped me manage, grow and invest my money in 2017.

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure and privacy policy here. 2017 was a great year for the stock market. The increase in the market helped significantly in increasing my net worth by 21% last year. However, only about half of this increase was due to market gains. The remaining amount was […]

8 Comments Filed Under: Financial Tools & Resources, Organizing Your Finances

How a Vision Board Will Help You Conquer Your 2018 Money Goals (Plus: Free Templates!)

January 10, 2018

Create a vision board for 2018 with these free templates (money-focused but lots of other goals too!!!!).

It can be so difficult to stay focused on long-term money goals like retirement. Realistically, it can be hard enough to consistently meet short-term goals like managing cash flow on a day-to-day basis (I’m sure it’s not just me!). A visual representation of goals is the best way to keep all your objectives front and […]

6 Comments Filed Under: Creating a Financial Plan, Financial Goals

You Need a Financial Plan, Not Just an Investment Plan

January 3, 2018

Do you really have your money covered? Or, do you simply have an investment plan? Knowing that you're covered in all areas of money provides freedom and peace of mind!

Today I’m guest posting over at Mustard Seed Money. I’ve included a brief snippet below, but please click over to read the whole post!   Have you ever seen an absolutely amazing looking dessert that you just couldn’t wait to try but then was super disappointed when you bit into it and it tasted simply […]

1 Comment Filed Under: Creating a Financial Plan, Financial Goals

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