Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
When we think about what it takes to become a millionaire, our minds often go straight to high salaries, lucky investments, or inherited wealth. But the truth is, many self-made millionaires didn’t start with massive paychecks or family money. What they did start with were daily habits—small, often overlooked actions that compounded over time. And here’s the kicker: most of these habits don’t cost a
There’s a certain kind of calm that money can’t buy—but having your finances in order sure gets you close. Financial peace isn’t about being filthy rich or never working another day in your life. It’s about knowing that your money is serving you, not the other way around. It’s the quiet confidence that if life throws a curveball—be it a medical bill, job loss, or
When most people think of job benefits, their minds jump straight to health insurance, 401(k) matches, and maybe the occasional work-from-home perk. But in today’s workplace, there’s a surprising number of valuable benefits flying under the radar. These aren’t just “nice-to-haves”—they can be worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars a year. The kicker? You might already have access to them and not even know it.
Saving money is one of those life lessons we all know we should master, but few of us feel like we actually do. From TikTok financial influencers pushing 50/30/20 rules to late-night Googling of “how much should I have saved by 30,” there’s a lot of noise—and not always a lot of clarity. The truth? T he real answer to how much you should save
If you’re planning to sell your home, there’s a good chance your focus is on getting the best price, finding the right buyer, and moving on to your next chapter. But before you sign anything with a real estate agent, there’s a crucial step that can save you thousands of dollars: negotiating the real estate commission. It’s one of the most overlooked aspects of the
After decades of holding down its place in the American retail landscape, Kohl’s is finally closing for good—and it didn’t happen overnight. The department store that once felt like a go-to destination for back-to-school shopping, Sunday outfit browsing, and snagging clearance steals is shutting its doors. It’s not just one bad decision or a single off-year; this closure is the result of a slow unraveling
We’ve come a long way in just a decade. What once felt routine now looks like a strange artifact of a less thoughtful, less connected time. In 2015, we were still figuring out the digital world, navigating the early stages of tech dependence, and blissfully unaware of how much the world would change. Now in 2025, some of those behaviors seem almost absurd. Paying Extra
There’s something undeniably magnetic about rags-to-riches stories. The idea that someone can start from virtually nothing and climb their way to the top of the financial ladder is a source of inspiration for many. But while these stories often get simplified into fairy tales, the truth is far more layered. People who grow up poor and end up incredibly rich don’t just “get lucky”—they often
Downsizing your home is often sold as the ultimate life upgrade. Less space, fewer chores, lower bills—what’s not to love, right? For many, the promise of simplicity and financial freedom is just too tempting to ignore. But before you put that “For Sale” sign in the yard and start eyeing minimalist furniture sets, it’s worth taking a deeper look. Because the truth is, moving to
It happens more often than we’d like to admit: you’re juggling groceries, a quick stop at the gas station, or you’re just running in for a coffee—and your purse is sitting right there on the passenger seat, out in the open. Maybe you think it’s just for a minute, maybe you figure you can see the car from where you are. But in that moment
