How do we budget for big expenses in our lives? I’m talking house money here folks; how do we go from $0 saved to $50,000 in cash for a down payment? For most of us, a house or a college education are the most expensive things we’ll ever buy. And when you’re playing in the big money leagues, you need…
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You read that right: I was able to pay off student loans- $30,000 in student loans- in three and a half years as a low income earner. Let me paint you a picture: it’s 2011 and I’m graduating from college. My cap and gown are bright red. The commencement speaker is Paul Farmer, a doctor who has dedicated his life…
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As a white Latina, I think a lot about my heritage. I have a white mom of mostly Irish heritage, and a brown dad born in the Dominican Republic. My heritage informs my every day, and it certainly informs my money. I mean, my grandfather and father moved to the US in the 1970’s to literally flee a dictator after…
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If you harbor a dream to start a $100k business, you are in the right place my friend. Especially if you’re a self funded startup, starting your business with money you’ve saved all on your own. The journey to $100k looks different for everyone. Some people reach $100k in their business really quickly, while it takes year for others. In…
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Financial independence is kind of the ultimate dream; having enough financial assets in your own name that you don’t need to spend any more of your life working. Financial independence means owning your own time. It means being able to work for fun, on an issue that you care about without needing to worry about the salary. How would you…
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