Money Management Made Simple Jillian Verdun

It’s great to be excited about your entrepreneurial pursuits. But we also will begin to feel off-kilter when other areas of our life go neglected. Here are some tips for avoiding becoming a slave to your business.

As the year gradually wraps up, there’s no better time to go back to the list of the financial goals you made at the beginning of the year to see how far you have come. The end of the year tends to be one of the busiest times for most people, however, slacking on making strategic year-end moves could affect you long term, even into the new year. Ticking off all your financial checklist between now and year-end might not be feasible, but you can set the ball rolling for the following year by taking steps in the right direction. Here, we've made a list of strategic year-end money moves to help you get started before the merriment of the holiday season sets in.

Financial independence is the goal of many people. The idea of being able to do what you love, living stress-free of money concerns, is appealing. Why is this goal elusive for so many? It is often because people ignore the basic principles that are the foundation to achieve financial independence. There are some common points that can help you reach the goal of financial independence. Once you reach financial independence, you will be able to make more choices on how you want to live. 

With the lockdowns over and the pandemic situation rapidly improving, many American families will hit the road this summer. Unfortunately, many of those same families are struggling with the financial fallout from the pandemic. You can still hit the road if the money’s tight. All you have to do is travel cheaply and stick to a budget.

If you’ve been thinking of how to make some extra cash while living your best life in this new year, then you’re in the right place. Ready? Let’s dive in! We’ve brought you nine amazing ways to smash your money goals and earn some extra cash without having to sell your stuff or earn another degree–(of course, they are all legit way).

In part one, we went through the basics of what you needed to put in place before 2022. We covered everything from creating a budget, to having an emergency fund, managing your debts, and even optimizing your portfolio. But it's one thing to plan, and it's another thing to execute; you must have the right tools and mindset in place to be able to carry out your plans.