Meeting your financial goals doesn’t happen without effort — and a big part of that effort includes deciding on and implementing an effective budget. Anyone who has wondered, “How can I save $10,000 in a year?” or “How can I make sure I have enough money left over each month for my bills?”...
The 8-step plan to achieving financial freedom
The late Jim Rohn, who spent 40 years as a sales expert and motivational speaker, would frequently discuss financial freedom in his podcasts. In his distinctive voice, he would emphasize the need to learn to work harder on yourself than you work on your job. He called making money…
Things to cut out right now to save money during the health crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the economy is taking a lashing and millions of people have lost their jobs. According to data published by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics on Aug. 7, the unemployment rate is at 10.2% — a definite improvement over April’s rate of 14.7%, but still a far cry...
10 simple habits of money-smart individuals
Mark Cuban. Warren Buffett. Michael Bloomberg. Most people will never be as rich as the world’s wealthiest billionaires, but you can still learn from their smart money habits.
From ditching debt to paying bills on time, fiscally savvy folks have developed good habits and plans that keep them in financial...
4 tests your startup must pass to win capital
Aim a high-value product at a big market and never stop inventing.
My interviews aimed at better envisioning the future of business strategy reveal a big challenge: it’s too difficult for CEOs to persuade the right people with money to invest in their companies…
7 old-school money ideas that still work
When it comes to managing our money, new technology can be helpful. But sometimes, it is important to remember the old-fashioned savings strategies that still work.
Here are the top old-school money ideas that can still help you…
How spending money in these 10 ways will actually make you happier
It may not surprise you that Americans aren’t happy right now. Recent research, in fact, shows that only 14% of US citizens endorse feeling “very happy” overall. The number of happy Americans hasn’t been this low since at least the 1970s. Of course, that leads to an important question: How can happiness be increased?