Is Lasik surgery a good investment? I have (well, I had) terrible vision. When I'm not wearing my contacts or glasses, I can't tell how many fingers you're holding up from 3 feet away. Now I can see perfectly. The outcome has been miraculous. But is it a worthwhile financial investment?
Read MoreLet's reflect on the FIRE lifestyle. If you were to ask 10 random people on the street "would you like to have enough money to never need to work again?" I'd expect all 10 people to answer with a resounding "umm, YES!"
Read MoreOn the rare occasion that I learn a friend doesn’t drink coffee I usually assume there’s something terribly wrong with them...or that they must have been picked on by baristas in their childhood. But maybe they're doing it right after all! How much more could they save in retirement by avoiding a coffee habit? It might be more than you think.
Read MoreWithin the personal finance/financial independence community, we all love free things. What better way to advance our financial goals than to get something for nothing! But have you ever thought about the power of marketers using "free" to get people to buy more than they otherwise would have? I guarantee it has happened to you.
Read MoreJust about everyone wants to make a commitment to improving their health. Year after year eating better and exercising more are two of the nation's top New Year’s resolutions. But of course, millions of Americans sign up for a gym membership that they ultimately never use.
Read MoreSince I have lived in both low-cost and high-cost of living areas in the past few years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the pros and cons of both options. What does the math tell us?
Read MoreWhat are some ways to be a star performer at work? Learn techniques and strategies that I have used to nearly quadruple my income in just 4 years.
Read MoreLearn how J (from Millennial Boss) paid off almost $100k in debt and turned her financial life around 180 degrees. J is a prolific side-hustler, with alternative income streams from blogging, podcasting, Etsy selling, and more.
Read MoreBeing honest with yourself can be challenging. I can't tell you how many times I've told myself I'll stop eating cookies (ugh so many). Read on for 7 lies you are telling yourself.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, Nicolas Cage bought a pet octopus that he claimed helped him become a better actor. Frankly, he could be right.
But that kind of attitude also led to his eventual bankruptcy.
Read MoreLearn how to save and budget, create alternative income streams, gain more independence and flexibility, and improve your lifestyle. Use calculators and tools to take control of your financial life.
