This post shares examples of financial goals and helps you find ways to achieve them! Financial goals provide a clear roadmap for your financial journey, enabling you to make informed decisions, establish healthy habits, and track your progress along the way. They serve as beacons of motivation, empowering you to take control of your finances, build wealth, and secure a…
Personal Capital is a free service that helps you track your net worth, manage your investments, and plan for retirement. You might be surprised to learn that Personal Capital was founded in 2009 by Bill Harris. Mr. Harris is the former CEO of Intuit and PayPal! This fun fact certainly explains why this platform is one of the best wealth…
With so many options for keeping track of your money, it can become overwhelming to decide which financial tools you should use. That is why I wanted to pull together a list of the 13 best wealth management apps, along with the ones I personally use, so that you can pick the best one for you. I’ve used most of…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Are you ready to stop wondering how to make $1,000 and learn the easy steps I took to get there? Saving $1,000 is nowhere near as hard as it used to be. In fact, I was able to save my first $1,000 while making $15 an hour as a full-time college student in the Bay Area! After that, I focused…
Wondering where to stay in Barcelona on a Budget? From hostels to hotels, this article is all you need to know!
Welcome to my FreeTaxUSA Review for 2020! FreeTaxUSA has been my go-to tax filing service for years. It is actually the only online platform I’ve ever used to file my taxes because it is so easy! I first found it when I was trying to do my taxes by myself in college and it was recommended by the IRS’s website.…
Want to discover 10 Responsible Ways to Spend Your Tax Return? You’ve come to the right place! Well, tax season is finally over! Chances are pretty good that you’ve received your tax return by now and it’s probably a significant windfall for you. If you are no longer a college student that has already earmarked that money for rent, you…
This post has been updated with the easiest tax credits and deductions for 2020. This post does contain affiliate links for products that I trust and use myself. If you buy something with the link, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Every tax season I wonder to myself, “What random tax credit and deductions…
Here are my 4 best financial tips for 2020! These tips are easy to implement and will help you build a foundation for the new year. Financial tip #1: Perform a financial audit It is so easy to add on new, recurrent expenses throughout the year. That is why I like to take 15-minutes every year to tally up how…
