Making money simply for money's sake is a pretty empty endeavor. Money is only a medium of exchange after all and becoming obsessed with it can change a person. Some buy fancy clothes, expensive cars and vacation properties they'll seldom ever enjoy. Others simply reinvest all their proceeds because they feel guilty spending. Perhaps they are petrified of running out of money … [Read more...]

With stock market turmoil happening again thanks to Greece, Puerto Rico, China and the US expecting to raise rates soon, many people are beginning to wonder whether we're in for a painful correction. Don't freak out! This post will help you learn how to weather a stock market downturn and ride through a storm. When the market was on the decline in 2009, investors panicked. … [Read more...]

As a borderline Millennial/Gen X’er myself, there are a lot of qualities I can relate to in both generations. Most of my friends are in Gen X, but I spent a good many years of my career working very closely with Millennials. I constantly think about how our actions and habits with money are shaping the future. Thus, I’m quite intrigued by the lifestyles of 20 and 30-somethings. … [Read more...]

I've always been one to LOVE free stuff. I'm sure a lot of you do too. It doesn't even have to be something that interesting or of great value for me to get excited about something free. San Francisco is a great city for free things and constantly has me saying, the best things in life are free! It's easy to get caught up in life and work but it's worth it to take a step back … [Read more...]

As a frugal person who enjoys personal finance, I am continually amazed at the growing number of financial tech (fintech) companies. A lot of them are headquartered just a stone's throw away from where I live, ie Personal Capital, Motif Investing, Wealthfront, and FutureAdvisor just to name a few. And I find it fascinating how these companies are revitalizing a stuffy, beaten … [Read more...]