It has been a few weeks since I’ve last posted on the blog, but I promise I have a good reason! And that reason is that my TikTok addiction has finally proven itself to be useful. Needless to say, a lot of the TikToks that land on my “for you” page are related to personal finance and business. A few…
Today I’m going to share with you how I was able to manifest over $20,000 in less than 6 months. This post has practical tips that will help you start taking action. I will not be talking about the kind of manifesting where you bury money in your backyard or put a bunch of random things in a jar together.…
As any pet lover knows, we will go above and beyond to make sure our pets are happy and healthy while we are away. That’s our fur baby! In this post, we will cover how much you can make as a pet sitter, ways to get started, and an extensive list of the pros and cons! How to Start a…
Congratulations! If you are wondering how much you should spend on your engagement ring then that means you are probably getting close to popping the question or answering the big question! Over the last few years, people have really started to broaden their horizons when it comes to wedding ring styles. Younger generations are starting to question the value behind…
Many people wait years before they start a business. There are many things that can hold you back from finding the motivation necessary to get started. When I first started my business at 24, I definitely had hundreds of reasons why I wasn’t ready. At the end of the day, I really had to question my own self-limiting beliefs to…
After traveling to over 10 countries on a nearly non-existent budget you might assume I would be a bit of an expert on scoping out affordable places to live. That assumption is 100% correct! Today I wanted to share my experience living in one of the cheapest countries in the world. In fact, I found the cost of living to…
I am originally from California and, as a result, I’ve always looked at housing costs in San Francisco ($750,000+ ) and my hometown of Sacramento ($400,000+). Needless to say, the idea of owning a home was something I pictured would happen in my 40s. When I quit my job to travel the world, I found I had a deep curiosity…
I’ve definitely had to wonder, “Is debt consolidation a good idea”, multiple times over my financial journey. This may be a personal finance blog, but like many people, I still carry a bit of debt. I graduated from college in 2017 with almost $30,000 in student loans. I also had a small amount of my living expenses on a credit…
By now it is no secret that I am a huge fan of having multiple streams of income. Having more than one income stream is the best way to maximize the amount of money you earn each month. It also guarantees that you will have an income if you ever lose a job. Over the last decade, the gig economy…
When you are starting to learn all about the world of banking, it can feel that there are so many different items to consider and steps to take. Banking should not feel overly complicated. In fact, banking is here to help you! Many things that seem scary, like the steps you need to take to cash a check, are actually…
Do you remember what it was like walking into a store and seeing the beloved gumball machine as a kid? Maybe you saved up your allowance or asked your parents to spare some change just so you could put in a coin, turn the knob, and hope that your favorite flavor would pop out. Gumball machines are more than just…
Today’s guest post on, “Why is a Budget Important”, was written by Robyn from A Dime Saved! This is Cash for Kat’s 6th guest post! If you would like to start at the beginning, check out Zero to Full-Time Income by Kathrin from A Chat with Kat. Our last guest post was on How to Make a Personal Budget (& pay Down…
What is Passive Income? Passive income, also known as residual income, is an income source where the person is not actively involved. It is a source where there is little to no effort put into obtaining that income on a regular basis. Many times, passive income is described as a way to “make money while you sleep.” Another way of…
Author’s note- May 21, 2023: This is an out-of-date post and some of the links may not work. As this chronicles my first business, I am not going to make any updates to this post for now. In 2023, RSC was rebranded to Kat Rucker Consulting LLC to better reflect our increased scope of work. You can still find information…
Many of you have been following my blog for the last several months and have watched me document my journey of starting my sales consulting business at 24 and have watched me build my sales consulting business over the course of 2020. From July to December of 2020, I was able to make over $20,000 as a sales consultant. At most,…
Money lessons can be found anywhere, especially during last year. Let’s be real, everyone walked away from 2020 with some sort of money lesson or personal finance revelation. This was a hard year for the globe and one that will change most people’s relationship with money for the rest of their lives. I have had several such revelations over the…
A beginner’s guide on how to make a personal budget to pay down debt by Angela from The Coin Savvy Aunt! Personal budget planning made easy.
Cash for Kat has grown a lot in 2020! I have been blogging for most of the year and wanted to share my income, milestones, and 2021 plan!
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today”. As we enter into the New Year, this saying is something that has been on my mind. I believe that it shouldn’t take a new year for you to create new habits. In fact, I typically start my “New Year Resolutions” in November or December!…
I was still in college when I started investing 1,000 dollars a month. That I firmly believe that this is something anyone can do! The key is to make sure you are managing your money properly. Of course, to invest $1,000 a month, you must first learn how to save $1,000 a month. The two main things you will need…
So you are traveling to Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonder, and are looking for some extra travel hacks to save a few bucks. You’ve come to the right place! I am an American expat who has been living in Phnom Penh for over a year. In this post, I will share all the must-see tourist attractions and budget-friendly activities. Cambodia…
Building a business at 25 takes much more effort than starting a business at 24! It has been one year since I started my sales consulting company and it is safe to say that it is starting to take on a life of its own. I never expected that I would be working for myself full time in 2020, much…
“Do I Need Traveler’s Insurance?” This is one of the top questions that I get from people interested in traveling abroad. In fact, I’d bet its a big reason why people put off long term travel in the first place!! It is not surprising that I get this question the most from other Americans, considering how expensive healthcare can be…
I started my first business at 24 and wanted to share some ways you can build your own sales funnel!
Cash for Kat is an Awesome Blogger Award Nominee! Thanks for reading my Awesome Blogger Award submission! This post is a bit different from my usual content, but I am excited to share more about me! I’m also looking forward to sharing some of the reasons why I started Cash for Kat. Before I get started, I would like to…