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How to Create $7k in Passive Income Quarterly – Q3 2023 Recap
The second quarter of 2023 was hopeful but the third quarter was a struggle. High Inflation is here to stay. A global recession is pretty much certain for 2024. In translation, get creative and earn more.
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Where are Americans Making Over $100k in a Year?
With the median salary in the US in 2022 set at $70,784 (down 0.5% from $71,186 in 2021), where are Americans making $100,000 or more? From perfectly curated kitchens, social media has a knack for filtering “positive stories,” devoid of inflation and high prices. Nearly 61% of Americans are reportedly living paycheck to credit card debt. The US personal savings rate plummeted to 3.9% in August 2023 (down 0.2% from July). This is well below the decades-long average of roughly 8.9%, especially as debt accumulation rises to record highs. The median weekly earnings of full-time workers in the four months ending December 2022 were $1,050 (less than $53,000/yr). Any amount above…
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How to Redefine Achieving Meaningful Success through Conquering Fear
There is nothing left to fear but fear itself.
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Time to Save Again for Financial Emergencies
The stock market tumbled in September 2022, however the real turbulence came with a family health and financial emergency. Sometimes Building Wealth Takes a Back Seat.
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The Top Seven Most Productive Ways to Close Out the Year
And just like that the 4th quarter is here; it's not too late to be productive and close out strong. The goal is to set up the next year.
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Ready to Pay an extra $400 toward Student Loans Monthly?
After 3 years of Federal student loan forbearance, Americans will contend with a familiar line item in the budget. Most aren't ready for it.
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Engaging in Mandatory Wellness Checks: The Lonely Epidemic
The crew is back together and catching up. Today we discuss the lonely epidemic and the ways many of us struggle with the different levels of loneliness. And the realization of needing relationships and people. Being lonely is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline. The solution - Social Connection
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American Households in 2022 spent $72,967. How much did we spend?
The Average American Household earned $94,003 pre-tax and spent over $72,967 in 2022. Unfortunately, they only saved $8,742. How did we do?
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Here are the Latest 401k, IRA, HSA, and Other Contribution Limits for 2024
One of the best ways to become an automatic millionaire in your lifetime. Don't skip on the contributions.
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Putting the Lens on Black Wealth – How We Are Reaching F.I.R.E.
Investment thunderstorms and costly repairs. Building wealth has never been harder but we can make it through. We are reaching F.I.R.E.