Any time is a good time to considering portfolio rebalancing. That said it should probably only be done annually or when there is a significant change in your financial landscape. With the rise of stock prices and the prospect of moderate inflation, now is a good time to see if your investments are in sync […]
How to Create Your First Kakeibo Budget
Everyone wants an easy way to track their finances. There are hundreds of phone apps, websites, and journals made to “simplify” your saving. As much as technology has helped, sometimes the right move is to look to the past. Kakeibo is an age-old Japanese budgeting system built to make you more aware of your spending. […]
How To Use Your Future Self to Improve Your Finances
Knowing what you want your future to look like financially, then using that knowledge to make wise choices with your money aligned with your goals is critical to improve your finances. “Create your future from your future.” – Natalie Bacon This quote is one of my favorites. It applies to all facets of life, from […]
My Primary Financial Goal
My primary financial goal over the next three to five years is to leave my traditional day job. Escape the 9-to-5, as some like to say. You’ve heard this before. It’s not an uncommon goal. Particularly amongst the personal finance community. It’s the genesis of most personal finance blogs – the author is looking to […]