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Should I Pay Down Debt or Invest The Money?
4 minute read
It’s the age-old question and, unfortunately, there isn’t a universal correct answer. However, we can use numbers to make our decision more objective and take our emotions out of the decision-making process.
Push Yourself
2 minute read
Earlier this week I was informed that I’ve been selected to the Young Professionals of Central Indiana (YPCI) Board of Directors for 2019. I made it a goal for myself to attend at least 2 networking events each month this year and YPCI is one of the organizations whose events I’ve been attending. I’ve really enjoyed my time at YPCI’s events and have made some great connections through them.
How Much Are You Really Gouged at Sporting Events?
3 minute read
I love attending live sporting events. The atmosphere of a crowd that’s into it gives me goosebumps every time, especially at a good Pacers playoff game. However, I’m not one of those people who goes to an event for the whole experience that the stadium has to offer. I’m there to watch the game (or race) and experience the atmosphere.
Smart Investing is Boring
3 minute read
I read an article last week saying that the stock market “has lost its buzz” and that it’s “boring”. Let me tell you something – smart investing is boring. Investing that’s “exciting” is when you’re more likely to make irrational decisions and lose money.
Three Ways to Travel Cheaply
4 minute read
My favorite stories that people tell me are about the strategies that they use to travel cheaply and the experiences that they’re able to enjoy by doing so. I love traveling but, as we all know, I don’t love spending money. However, I’m more apt to spend money on a trip than on most material things. Even so, I still don’t want to pay more than I have to. I’ve recently been able to speak with four people who frequently travel cheaply and I wanted to share a little bit about how they do so and what I’ve learned from them.
Health Insurance Options 2018
7 minute read
Earlier this month, I turned 26 years old which means that I’ll no longer to be covered under my parents’ health insurance as of the last day of September. Since I work for a small business that doesn’t provide insurance, it’s up to me to find coverage for myself. Navigating the health insurance landscape is very confusing so I wanted to document my findings and hopefully make the process easier for others, whether you’re aging out of coverage on your parents’ policy or you’ve lost coverage for any other reason. This isn’t going to be an exhaustive review, but hopefully more of a helpful guide to point you in the right direction and offer some of the insight that I’ve found through my research.
You Can’t Take It With You
4 minute read
“You can’t take it with you.” It’s a phrase that I’ve heard plenty of times throughout my life, usually when someone spends their money on something stupid. “You can’t take it with you” is sometimes used as a means of justification to spend recklessly. Alternatively, it’s sometimes used as a means to justify giving to others, which could ironically be dangerous to your own financial situation. Some people are so reckless with their spending that they can let this mindset ruin their financial lives. On the other hand, some people are so altruistic that they forget to think about their own future and how giving away large portions of their wealth or income can affect it.
We’re Engaged!
6 minute read
I asked my best friend to marry me and she said yes! I think, at least. It’s still up in the air as to what she said while sobbing.