Ultimate Checklist for Paying Off Your Mortgage

Paying off your mortgage involves a few important steps that are often overlooked. Check out my checklist to ensure a smooth transition to being mortgage-free, whether you’re close to paying off your primary home or an investment property. 1. Ensure Sufficient Funds for Final Payment Before making your final mortgage payment, take time to review…

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The Flourishing Wallet: How to Cultivate a Positive Relationship with Money

By: Elena Stewart at elenastewart.com In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, understanding and mastering the art of financial management has become more critical than ever. It’s not just about making more money but developing a deep, sustainable relationship with your finances. This Girl Investment Group article delves into practical strategies to help you nurture a…

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Strategies to Revolutionize Your Money Mindset

By: Elena Stewart at elenastewart.com In an era of financial unpredictability, cultivating a resilient money mindset becomes your safety net. It’s about reshaping how you view and interact with money, setting the stage for a future of financial stability and abundance. Presented by Girl Investment Group, here’s a guide for strategies that could help you…

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Attaining Financial Independence: Smart Strategies for Young Adults

This post is authored by Elena Stewart from elenastewart.com

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Am I House Poor?

Being house poor refers to a situation where a person or household devotes a significant portion of their income to housing expenses, leaving little room for other essential expenses or discretionary spending. In other words, they are financially burdened by the costs associated with owning or renting a home. When someone is house poor, a…

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Requirements for Purchasing a Primary Home vs. Investment Property

Buying a primary home and buying an investment property are two different types of purchases with different goals and things to consider. Buying a primary home typically refers to purchasing a property for personal use, where you will live and make it your own space. The main goal is to find a comfortable and suitable…

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YOU Need an Emergency Fund!!

YOU! Yes, YOU need an emergency fund. A credit card is NOT an emergency fund FYI. Let’s take a dive into what an emergency fund is and why it is important. An emergency fund is a savings account that is set aside for unexpected expenses or financial emergencies. It is typically a separate account from…

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Fitness & Wealth

Is being in great health and building wealth correlated? Many people may think it does not matter to work on physical fitness while building wealth, but studies show that it is very beneficial. Besides a sexy body, you can experience a host of other benefits when improving your fitness level as you navigate through life.…

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Tips for Buying a Home on a Single Income

I know, I know. Most of you know I am married. However, all of our homes have been purchased using only one of our incomes to keep costs low in case of inflation, job loss, illness, etc. Here are a few tips to buying a home on one income that can be useful to YOU!…

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The Happiness Threshold of $75k

Some say that once you reach an income of $75,000, your level of happiness tends to stay the same from that point on. If a person makes $75,000, they will have the same level of happiness as someone that earns $250,000. Is this assumption actually true? The happiness threshold can be debated in multiple ways.…

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