Happy Friday,
Smart Money Squad! We’re back with another round of kick-ass articles from some
of our favorite bloggers to take you into the weekend. Anyone have some fun
plans? I know I’ll be kicking back with a few brews & soaking up the last
events of the Winter Olympics. Who knew Coors & curling went so well
together?
Anyways, to the articles…and don’t forget to give these great authors
some feedback on their hard work!
1)
Thinking small to save BIG
Throughout life, we find ourselves in
the mindset of having to make BIG moves in order to boost our savings. While
this may work for some people, in reality, wealth is established through a
bunch of small things we do in our everyday lives that ultimately impact our
financial wellness. Allison Martin of MoneyTalksNews
breaks down 11 small ways you can change your financial actions to save money,
keeping those hard-earned dollars in your wallet. We’re always looking to save
a quick buck, so thanks for the great suggestions, Allison!
2)
Challenge yourself to #SayNo
One of our favorite blogs, Budgets Are Sexy, makes the Five Finance
Friday cut with the #YearofNo challenge.
This mantra poses the idea of answering all decisions to spend money with a
resounding “NO” & then having to talk yourself into the idea of spending
that money. As somebody that far too often does the opposite of this, it’s an
interesting perspective on justifying your purchases. J. Money explains how this
mentality can be utilized throughout all facets of life, extending beyond the
financial realm. An interesting read for sure-try it out if you find yourself
spending needlessly!
3)
Starting a business isn’t all glamorous…
Have you
been curious about what a start-up business looks like from behind the eyes of
the entrepreneur? If so, Jeff Rose & Good
Financial Cents has you covered with five crucial lessons he learned from
starting a business. From the “many hats” you need to wear to deliver business
success to ensuring you’ve carefully selected your business partners, Jeff
shares some tough lessons learned that shaped his business today.
Smart Money
Seed also launched our entrepreneurial series this week to critical acclaim, taking you into the life of Kelly
Redmon & her start-up Kennedy Layne Salon. We’re excited to share more
inspiring stories like Kelly’s-if you know somebody that may be a good fit for
this series, feel free to connect with us on social media!
4)
Your beginning is NOT somebody else’s
middle
This is a
topic that the Smart Money Seed team can certainly relate to as we strive to be
the best financial blog in the business. When you take on any task in your life, keep in mind that your beginning is not going to start at your counterparts' middle. Comparing yourself to others is a good
motivator but can also be a detriment to your progress if you dwell on
it. Make your dream a reality by setting goals & remembering that everybody
has a different beginning-but we all can reach the same success. Thanks for the
motivation, Making Sense of Cents!
5)
Are you sure you can’t buy a home,
millennials?
Last but certainly not least, a topic near and dear to my
heart: buying a home. As Kayleigh and I work on our wedding planning (October
is approaching FAST), the thought of purchasing our first home has certainly
crept in. However, that nagging 20% down payment anecdote seems out-of-reach
when breaking down our ideal price for a house + wedding payments. Thankfully, Millennial Money is here to debunk the biggest reason first-time buyers aren't purchasing homes: the down payment. There are many options out there for prospective homeowners,
something Kayleigh & I will surely take a hard look at when considering our
living situation.
TIME FOR THE
WEEKEND, GUYS! For those true ride-or-die Smart Money Seed readers, we’ve got a
nice song to take you out on a high note for the weekend. Thanks for
reading-see you next time for #FiveFinanceFriday!
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