Category: Investing

  • Mutual Funds vs. ETFs

    If you’re ready to start investing, you may be wondering where to start. Stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, Cryptocurrency, Gold/Silver, Bonds, etc. – where do we even begin! There is so much information and misinformation on the internet, so let’s take a look at a few key readiness indicators first. How do I know if I’m…

  • Should I invest in a Roth IRA?

    There are so many ways to save today that it can be daunting to comprehend which is best for you. Today, I’m going to remove some of the mystery about the Roth IRA. This is something I had never heard of until I married into a family with two CPA parents! A Roth IRA is…

  • Top 5 Book List

    I haven’t always been a reader. In my early years, I read anything and everything I could get my hands on! Then came middle school and high school, where I felt completely overwhelmed and unable to comprehend the sheer amounts of reading my brain was digesting each day. Lately, I’ve been getting back on track…

  • Saving for College

    As a parent, saving for college for your children can seem quite daunting. When I went to college from 2009-2012, college seemed expensive. With rising inflation and less government aid, college costs have over doubled in the last 20 years. If this trend continues, college will become an unattainable goal for many American families. But…

  • Saving an Extra 1%

    If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you know this isn’t a get rich quick website. Small, intentional steps in the right direction will lead to a well-stewarded, well-lived life. If you’re determined to change your family (financial) tree, the best way to do it is: But maybe you’re already in a consistent pattern…

  • Investing for Moms

    Being a mom can mean a lot of investing in others. Investing in your family will yield extremely high dividends. Although not monetary, this investment is absolutely worth the sacrifices: time, finances, sleep, hobbies, time alone, etc. Moms are super heroes in my book and absolutely lay it all on the line for the sake…