The earlier we start, the easier it is to save up for financial freedom—aka retirement. Why? The eighth wonder of the world: compound interest. While retirement may seem far off when we are young, compound interest (or interest on interest) makes it worth our while to start contributing funds to our retirement early on. Any contributions, including small amounts, make a huge difference when given the chance to accumulate.
Want to Take a Bucket List Trip? Here’s How I’m Planning for Mine.
New research from Affirm shows that Americans’ top goal for 2022 is to take a vacation. And it makes sense. So many of us are overdue - way overdue - myself included.
Of those who plan to travel, 80% agree that this will be the year they splurge on a bucket list vacation, but once in a lifetime vacations require money and time to plan. And with inflation, the cost of that bucket list trip has most likely gone up. Affirm found that 66% of Americans are worried that inflation will impact their 2022 goals, but that doesn’t have to be you!
How Travel Inspired My Financial Journey
As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space with the goal of fostering rich intersectional conversations around money.
Jateria is a financial coach, travel strategist, and founder of Debt Free Travel Journey. We asked her how travel has inspired her financial journey. Here’s what she had to share. (You can watch the full recording of the roundtable discussion, Creating a Travel Abundant Lifestyle, here).
Diversifying Your Income on Your FI/RE Journey
As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space with the goal of fostering rich intersectional conversations around money.
We asked Kiersten Saunders, co-founder of the award-winning blog rich & REGULAR, about the first part of the FI/RE equation - our income. Here’s what she had to share.
How to Actually Stick With Your 2022 Money Goals
New Year, fresh start. It’s a time when many of us make new and exciting goals, including goals around our money. Yet, even with the best of intentions, as the month of January rolls on, many abandon their goals.
Study after study shows that most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January or early February. That’s not what we want!
Rewire Your Brain for Wealth
In theory we all want to earn more money, right? Who doesn’t? But sometimes we have deep seated beliefs about money that keep us from doing so.
If we grew up being told that having money is greedy or we saw people gain wealth and become selfish, it makes sense we wouldn’t want to have much of it. Who wants to be greedy or selfish?
The Case for “Back Roads” Traveling
As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space with the goal of fostering rich intersectional conversations around money.
Rebecka Zavaleta, is the founder of First Milli, where she educates us on how to invest towards our “First Milli,” and also uses her platform to highlight travelling off the beaten path. Here’s what she had to share.
5 Steps for a Financially Healthy New Year
2022 is right around the corner. One of the things I love about the New Year is that it is a great opportunity for a fresh financial start. I reflect on how the past year went and what I’d like to do differently in the coming year. I think about the highlights of my year - what I liked having and doing. Then I can incorporate this reflection into next year’s financial plan.
Tips for Paying for Your Next Big Adventure
As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space with the goal of fostering rich intersectional conversations around money.
We asked Vanessa about tips for paying for our next big adventure. Here’s what she had to share.
Staying Safe While Traveling Solo
As part of our Women’s History Month series, Cinneah (the founder of Flynanced) and I co-hosted a series of incredible roundtable discussions with some of our favorite women in the personal finance space with the goal of fostering rich intersectional conversations around money.
We asked Meriam, a high school educator and founder of Melannial Money, to share some ways she’s practiced safety and self care while traveling solo. Here’s what she had to share. (