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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Empower Your Earnings: How Women Can Advocate for Fairness in the Workplace

By: Elena Stewart at elenastewart.com Pay inequality continues to challenge women in the workforce globally. As you progress in your career, recognizing your value and advocating for equitable pay is crucial. Developing a well-defined action plan empowers you to handle wage gaps directly, fostering both your financial growth and setting a precedent for change within your…

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People are Jealous of You

Have you ever had someone say to you, “Oh, must be nice.” Maybe someone has called you “bougie” or “out of touch” now that you are either making more money, entered a new tax bracket, traveling more often, or participating in luxury activities. This is something that many people go through as they begin to…

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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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“I Like Expensive Things”

Have you ever browsed the internet or went shopping at the mall and found the cutest designer handbag? You can afford it because you knocked out debt, saved, and are now working towards building up your investing portfolio. Yet, the price of the bag still makes you feel uneasy. We often hear commentary about how…

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