How to Prepare Financially for a Disability
Written by Ed Carter Financial planning is crucial for people who are living with disabilities, but what, exactly, should you be planning for? That’s a question many people, regardless of whether they live with disabilities, struggle to answer. Sure, it helps to come up with a financial plan for common goals, such as buying a…
Read More7 Steps to Raise Your Consciousness of Money and Create Wealth
This blog post is part of the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Month blog tour. If you are feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.OME to 741741 September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I’ve been impacted by suicide personally twice, and I’ve found it’s a…
Read MoreCultivate an Abundant Money Mindset
Sometimes, building wealth has more to do with mindset than it does strategy. Building wealth is less about the strategy and more about action. Here are three steps you can start to work on now: Have you identified your Impact Factor? Your Impact Factor is the money you have left over after you pay your…
Read MoreThe Order of Importance of the Pillars of Financial Independence
If you didn’t get a financial education class in school, and didn’t grow up talking about money, there’s a good chance you’re bouncing around a million personal finance questions in your head every day. Because a confused mind says “no,” chances are, they remain unanswered. As a result, you don’t do anything with your money…
Read More6 Ways to Save Money After Graduation When You Don’t Yet Have a Job
After graduation, there are a series of emotions you may have: The first is one of exhilaration — you don’t have to go back to school! Yay! Then a feeling of confusion sets in while you adjust to living without academic responsibilities for a long time. Following that, concern generally sets in when you realize…
Read MoreThe Best Personal Finance Tools to Create, Grow, and Keep More Money
The best personal finance tools are those that make it easy to bank, save, get cash back, track spending, and manage your money. When it comes to your money there are many things to think about. So many in fact, that most people don’t think about it, ever. More importantly, in a recent study presented…
Read MoreHow to Budget In The Real World
If you are struggling with money, the best place to start is with a budget. For many, the word “budget” sounds restrictive, but I’m here to tell you there is freedom in a budget! When you know how much you can spend on food, entertainment, and personal items each month, you will have peace of…
Read MoreHow to Have Fun (Not) Traveling this Summer
This article was originally published at HiCharlie.com and was written by Jackie Lam. Confession: Traveling during the busy summer season just isn’t for me. In our modern age filled with digital nomads and travel hacking devotees, it’s almost a sin not to be daydreaming about the next summer vacay. But in my humble opinion, summer travel…
Read MoreHow I Reached Financial Independence and You Can Too
You Want More If you’re dreaming of a life where you can go on vacation and still make money, you’re not alone. That was my primary driver 12 years ago when I woke up one Saturday morning and did not want to go to work. As I thought-forward what would happen if I didn’t, I…
Read MoreEating Healthy: Less Expensive Than You Think?
Originally posted at hicharlie.com You’ve probably heard that eating healthy is more expensive than eating processed junk. (Whole Foods, Whole Paycheck, right?!) But is it really true? The answer may surprise you. No matter what, we’ve got some pointers to help both your nutrition and bank account stay on track. The Verdict According to a 2013…
Read More5 Numbers More Important Than Your Income
This article was originally published at HiCharlie.com As my friend Mel says, “Numbers are sexy.” We love talking about numbers, and tend to fixate on them — particularly when it comes to how much we earn. “I’m a six-figure freelance designer,” or, “If I take this job, I’ll earn $10,000 more.” We oftentimes measure our…
Read MoreBoost Employee Productivity by Offering Financial Education: The Connection Between Mental Health & Financial Literacy
Employee burnout is a growing problem. According to a recent article in , more than half of all employers are keenly aware that factors like stress, absenteeism, and “presenteeism” (in which employees are physically but not mentally present in the workplace) decimate productivity and hinder the business from reaching its goals. Unfortunately, while employers know…
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