Too often, people fall into the trap of assuming they have to work themselves to death in order to make a living and retire well. While hustle culture is currently dominating the wealth-creation landscape (and for good reason), what’s lost to the general public is the...
Having an apartment budget is a must if you’re thinking of renting. It’s all too easy to fall in love with the perfect place, and rush into signing a lease. Only to find out a couple of months down the track that you’re struggling to stay on top of rent, bills and...
Americans used to save a lot more. “The bottom 90 percent of households saved 10 percent of their income in the first Reagan administration.” But, in 2016, according to a Federal Reserve study, almost half of Americans (46%) could not cover a $400 unexpected expense...
Acorns is an app that enables users to invest spare change. It's great for university students and new investors who want to get involved in the stock market, but may not have large sums of money on hand. It's easy to use, affordable, and provides opportunities to...
Twenty years ago, I began living my life-long dream. I purchased a 5-acre property that was entirely off-the-grid. My new home was in an area that had no access to the services that many folks consider normal… electrical power lines, water lines or sewer service. As I...
