No one is perfect with money. Let me say that again for the folks in the back: no one is perfect with money! We all make mistakes in finances and in life, but mistakes are how we learn, grow, and improve. Mistakes help us know what not to do in the future. Mistakes can flip […]
#123: 5 Reasons Not to Blame Yourself for Past Money Mistakes Read More »
My degree is in finance, but it wasn’t until I had learned from terrible money experiences that things started to improve. Seriously, from 18-21, I was going to class every day, learning about money and finance and analysis, but after school, I was out spending money and accumulating debt. I was not implementing a drop
#122: Financial Education vs. Financial Experiences Read More »
I paid off my dream car! OMG! It was one of my goals for 2024 and I got it done first thing. Mostly because I was so close to being done with the loan (I had about a year and a half left) and because I wanted to add my car payment back into my
#121: How I Paid Off My Dream Car (Lexus RX350) Read More »
April is Financial Literacy month, and what better way to kick off this month than by putting all the focus on your finances! Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the money management waters, you’re seasoned at making (and spending) money or you’re ready to tackle your financial situation head on, there’s no better time
#120: Focusing on Your Finances with Aunt Kara Read More »
City Girl Savings launched January 1st 2015, but I didn’t end up going full-time until May of 2021. That’s nearly 6 and a half years where I was working in corporate while trying to grow this business. As I say that, I wonder how I got it done and still found time to travel, see
#119: How I Grew My Business While Working Full Time in Corporate Read More »
You were blessed with extra money – how exciting! Maybe it was an unexpected bonus, commission check or tax refund. However the extra money came your way, you want to be smart with it. I don’t know about you, but extra money doesn’t always fall into my lap, so when it does, I plan to
#118: 5 Smart Ways to Leverage Extra Money Read More »
There’s no denying that investing is one of the best ways to build true wealth. You can save money your entire life, but nothing beats the power of compounding interest returns that come through investing. Seriously, I’m talking historical returns of 10%, regardless of federal interest rates. So, it’s no longer a matter of should
#117: 6 Signs You’re Ready to Start Investing Read More »
If I’m being honest, working my way up the corporate ladder was exciting and a major confidence boost. If I didn’t feel that City Girl Savings was my life’s purpose, I would’ve happily stayed at the major financial institution I was working for and continued to work my way up. I’ve always been a reliable,
#116: Mindset Shifts to Level Up Your Career with Eliana Goldstein Read More »
Money doesn’t buy happiness. I firmly believe that. But, I also believe that money buys you options…and having the option is what breeds happiness. Having the option to take a trip, bless a family member, leave your job, start a family, and so much more. Money makes those things easier. Money allows you to have
#115: Intentional Spending Ideas to Feel Fulfilled Read More »
