If you've been following along with my posts, you'll know that you should be squeezing extra money out of your budget. The thing with a budget, though, is that it should be leveraged towards your goals. So why not start with a simple goal? Creating a small financial goal will help you apply your finances … Continue reading What can you do with $500 extra?
There are many different types of budgets around today, for any type of spender or saver. Almost everyone has a tip or trick they use as a goal to manage their finances and ensure they're achieving their personal savings targets. But not all budget plans are created equal. If you're like me, you'll scour the … Continue reading Build a Budget: What is the 50/30/20 Rule?
Let's talk budget! This is one of the least fun discussions to have with your family, mainly because it typically means you're not doing a good job with your budget. However, having a defined family budget is very important for achieving your financial goals. So what really happens when you start planning your monthly budget … Continue reading Family Budget Planning: Expectation vs. Reality
Last post we discussed setting goals and how that impacts the success of your budget. It's obviously important to know what you're aiming towards so that you can set yourself up for success. But what happens when we don't succeed? Every time I try to eat healthy, I will typically make it a week, maybe … Continue reading Budget Success Part 2: Planning for Failure
Ah, February. The month where New Year's Resolutions go to die. February is the perennial month where people give up on their good intentions and give in to the temptation to fall back to their December habits. Reports show that January is the most profitable month for gyms because of the massive membership spike after … Continue reading Budget Success Part 1: Defining a Goal
Fair question. I'm an engineer, not an accountant or finance manager. Why would I start a finance blog? The main reason is because personal finance is the crux of personal freedom and living comfortably. I realized a while ago that you need more than just a steady income to figure things out and live a … Continue reading Why Did I Start a Finance Blog?
Welcome to Wealth in Any Economy! I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Matt, and I am trying to find wealth in any situation, regardless of economy or regular job flow. I'll share my trials and tribulations as I try to break free from a 9-to-5 job and hopefully inspire some of you to … Continue reading Introduction
Wealth In Any Economy 