How much money will your child need for a college education? If you're wondering what the right answer to this is, you're not alone. This is a loaded question from not only a financial perspective but also from a values perspective. I paid for my entire college education as I went; it was extremely rewarding.... Continue Reading →
Should I increase rent? A question that every landlord will find themselves asking at some point. I have the best tenants that live in my town home that I rent out in Woodbury, MN. They have been so pleasant to work with and I really do want to be the best landlord possible. When things... Continue Reading →
Financial literacy starts at home. Here are two of my children with one of their favorite books we've been reading. As a parent, one of my goals has been to teach my kids about society, economics and how to be good stewards of the earth. These can be complicated topics to discuss with young children... Continue Reading →
After my DJ business took off, I had several additional side hustle spinoffs in the wedding industry. Some side hustles work out and some don't, but there is so much more to gain than to lose. And even when you've vetted out an opportunity that you realized was not the right fit, you still take... Continue Reading →
This has to be among the most boring money-making stories ever told, but that's what I love about it. If you're looking for some inspiration to get started on the path to winning at life with money, this is for you. Enjoy! How it started I originally purchased my townhome to live in with my... Continue Reading →
This may sound ridiculous to admit, but we have never had a budget. We got into the habit of making as much as we could and saving as much as we could (within reason); and never looked back. We recently moved to a new house and then I switched jobs. For the first time, I... Continue Reading →
Tip No. 1: Follow your passion Okay, this first tip is cliché, but still so important. I have loved music since I was a kid. I still remember listening to classics like Tootsie Roll on Jock Jams on my cassette player Walkman and later got into my parent’s CD collection and burning CDs of my... Continue Reading →
It sounds mythical doesn't it. Does it actually exist? The people that say they have their dream job can't be serious, right? Regardless of how skeptical you are about the elusive dream job, the closest version of it possible has to be out there. And it's waiting for us. If the perfect job for each... Continue Reading →
How we bought our vacation home and short term rental property “What better way to combine our love for escaping the brutal Minnesota winters while having a profitable side hustle,” we thought! We bought our short vacation rental investment property in January 2020. The verdict is still out on whether it is a dream scenario... Continue Reading →
The DJ business continued to grow in popularity as I continued to leverage my perfectly crafted Craigslist ads. Being able to advertise on the site was amazing (seriously, when is the last time Craigslist got a shoutout?! Thank you Craigslist!). Reviews = GOLD. The absolute best marketing tool is reviews. When you're looking to buy... Continue Reading →
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