Teaching your kids about money is one of the most important (and most overlooked) things you can do as a parent to prepare them for adulthood. We personally have a 1 and a 3 year old, and while they are still a little young to pick up too many financial concepts, I know there are some things we should be doing to teach our kids about money. That is why I was excited when … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Money (At Every Age)
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6 Personal Finance Metrics You Can’t Afford Not to Track
Everyone wants to achieve financial success, but how do you know which personal finance metrics to track? If you're training for a marathon (which I am not, running is the worst), you can't just decide one day to get up off the couch and run 26 miles. You need a step-by-step plan to get there, incremental goals to achieve, and metrics to track to see if you're making … [Read more...] about 6 Personal Finance Metrics You Can’t Afford Not to Track
2018 Year in Review – $100K in Side Hustles and Other Financial Stats
One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year is balance the books and review the "big hitters" for what drove our financial position. Does that make me a nerd? Yes, yes it does. And I'm ok with that. 2018 was a pretty big year for the Wealthy Nickel household. We had planned to slow down our real estate side hustle after Little Nickel #2 was born, so we stopped … [Read more...] about 2018 Year in Review – $100K in Side Hustles and Other Financial Stats
Money Goals – 30+ Experts Share Their 2019 Resolutions
Let's face it, setting money goals for your family's finances is not the most exciting thing in the world. But in my own life, it's one of the most important things I've done to set the tone for our financial future. Each year my wife and I write down a few money goals and review our progress throughout the year. Inevitably, circumstances and priorities change and we end up … [Read more...] about Money Goals – 30+ Experts Share Their 2019 Resolutions
The True Cost of Homeownership Is Higher Than You Think
Want to make extra money in your sleep? I recommend Drop, a new app that gives you cash back for doing your normal everyday shopping. Sign up for Drop now and get an instant $5 bonus! I love owning my home. I could probably never go back to renting. I don’t want anyone telling me how much noise I can make, how big a nail I can use to hang a picture, or that I can’t … [Read more...] about The True Cost of Homeownership Is Higher Than You Think
