I love giving gifts during Christmas time.  There’s definitely some sort of dopamine high I get when someone unwraps my gift and absolutely loves it.  Because of this addictive high, it’s easy to go overboard. Do you feel the same way? Spending tons of money to make people happy during the holiday season?  This is why we need to have a frugal Christmas plan in place. This way we don’t in debt (or more debt) just from gift giving. Debt is our enemy. This post will help guide you through the ... Read More about Frugal Christmas: Gift Ideas and Tips So You Can Enjoy the Holidays With Less Stress

Before I went down my very long rabbit hole of learning about retiring early, I didn’t know where to start.  I had heard about people who were in their 30's and 40's retiring early and all I knew was that I needed to do the same.  You are probably in the same boat. The thought of retiring early sounds amazing but also like a pie in the sky idea. You don’t know where to start.  Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve come up with the best personal finance books for beginners. These are the ... Read More about Want to Learn How to Retire Early? Start with These Books

Asking for a raise can be an awful experience.  If you aren’t prepared, it’s nerve racking and can feel like begging.  But, it doesn’t have to be this way. As someone who entered the job market when it was still struggling from a recession, I knew that I had to learn how to pick up this skill quickly.  If not, I would be left with a stagnant wage that would hurt me for the rest of my career. So, I am taking all of my experience and giving you the shortcut on how to ask for a raise from your ... Read More about How to Ask For a Raise From Your Boss Like a Boss

I’m going to give you some advice I wish I had in my early twenties.  It would have saved me a lot of money and headaches. I could have avoided tens of thousands of dollars of debt.  The advice? Have an emergency savings. Click Here to Get Your FREE Financial Freedom Made Easy Guide What is an Emergency Savings Account For? This seems like it would be a straightforward question but when push comes to shove, an “emergency” isn’t that specific.  I used to have the wrong mindset. My ... Read More about The Best Way to Avoid Drowning in Debt

I’m an introvert and deal with social anxiety on a frequent basis.  I would rather go to the dentist than make small talk with people I don’t know at a networking function.  Sound familiar? Unfortunately networking is the best way to make helpful connections. These connections are important to landing a job, finding a mentor, getting a business deal done, or finding unique opportunities.  As many as 85% of jobs are found through networking.  Almost every job or internship I’ve had was ... Read More about The 5 Step Guide to Networking for Introverts