Have you ever rode in a nice car, and the driver proceeded to complain about rising gas prices, or refrained from turning on the air conditioner? It’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. If you are nickeling and diming about gas prices or the minor costs of turning on your AC on a hot […]
Personal Finance
The #1 Mistake People Make When They Earn More Money That Keeps Them Broke
When you make more money, resist the temptation and pressure to upgrade your lifestyle further if you’re already living comfortably. Here’s a good video on frugality/sensible spending that I found on YouTube that I wanted to share with you. MJ Harris does a great job here articulating how earning more money can tempt you to […]
Why Getting Out Of Debt Is More Important Than Investing
“I have some extra money. Should I use it to pay off my debt or invest in stocks?” If you have substantial personal/consumer debt (e.g. credit cards), you should focus on paying that off first before investing in any stocks. That’s because the average return for stocks historically–accounting for all the up years and down […]