We recently visited the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This is an all-inclusive resort that we’ve been to twice now. Both times we paid for our stay exclusively with points – so it was ‘free to us’. Jamaica is a beautiful country, and we really loved the resort. While the resort was nice… Read more
How to Balance Student Loan Payments with Your Monthly Bills
Right now, Americans owe a total of around $1.78 trillion in student loan debt. That’s a lot of zeroes. Even for those with higher six-figure student loan debt, balancing paying off debt while managing daily living costs is challenging. If you’re one of the many people who need to balance student loan payments with your… Read more
How to Make a Full-Time Freelance Income With Part-Time Hours
September 1st this year will mark 8 years that I’ve been freelancing full-time. It’s crazy to think that, and freelancing has definitely had its ups and downs. However, I’m so grateful to be able to do this type of work and have more freedom over my schedule. When the global shutdown happened in 2020, I… Read more
How to Start Investing in Stocks With No Regrets
Now, more than ever, increasing your financial awareness and multiplying your sources of income is important for your financial health. One way to do this is through investing in the stock market. However, many people feel overwhelmed and confused just by the thought of investing. It’s different, I know. I grew up not learning much… Read more
Student Loan Payments Are Coming Back, Here’s What You Can Do
If your student loan payments have been paused due to Covid, payments will be starting up again this fall. Federal student loan payments have been paused for three years now even though it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. Last month, the Supreme Court voted against President Biden’s one-time student loan forgiveness plan and… Read more
7 Smart Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Clothes
School is almost back in session and back-to-school expenses can really drain your finances if you aren’t careful and let them creep up on you. Back-to-school outfits are probably one of the highest expenses you’ll have during this time of year if you’re a parent, but it doesn’t have to be. I actually like back-to-school… Read more