Monday Monies: 8/6 – 8/13
This past week flew by! Summer in Chicago is so busy, there is always something to do, hopefully when fall rolls around I’ll have a stricter schedule. For now here’s week 3:
Month: August 2017
3 Ways to Get A Credit Card With No Credit
This topic actually came to me in a conversation with my mom. She was worried that my younger brother (22) has no credit and no foreseeable need in the direct future. I suspect this is a problem that a lot of young people have. After …
Bear or Bull? What do These Market Terms Mean?
Bear vs. Bull, what are they? “Bear” and “Bull” are used to describe market trends. You will often hear the term “bear-market” or “bull-market”. They are used to describe how the market is moving-up or down. These market terms really describe how investors are feeling …
Guns Germs and Steel Summary and Review
Have you ever been asked: What book has made you smarter? For me, the answer to that question is Guns Germs and Steel. This post serves as a Guns Germs and Steel Summary and Review, but I hope what you take away is how well …
When to Move Money to Savings
How do you know when to move money to savings? How do you know what balances to keep in you’re checking account? When I first started out budgeting and working on my own personal finance journey, I googled these questions as well. I was …
7 Ways to Save Money, Without Cutting Your Daily Latte
Too often I see budgeting or personal finance advice along the lines of cutting your daily coffee or treat from the vending machine every day. In reality, there are much more efficient ways to save money that don’t force you to cut out the little …