I sit on the floor surrounded by a group of smiling first graders. “What do you want to be when you grow up?,” I ask. Their hands shoot up high into the air as they enthusiastically call out their answers. “A doctor.” “A nurse.” “A basketball player.” “A builder.” “A teacher.” “A zoo keeper.” They […]
The Power of Human Connection (A FinCon 2019 Recap)
I began blogging about personal finance in 2006. Sometimes it feels like I’ve been writing since the beginning of time or at least since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. After all these years you would think I’m a FinCon pro, but nope, up until last weekend I had never attended the event. From day one I […]
Mindset, Emotions and the True Value of FU Money
When we think about money we typically think about monetary value. We ask questions like how much are my investments worth or what could I buy with the money I earned? Why don’t we talk more about the emotional benefits of saving all that dough? How does money make us feel and what can it […]
How to Become a Software Engineer Without a CS Degree
So you want to become a software engineer but you don’t have a degree in computer science. Is it possible to get a job without formal training? Yes, I’m living proof it can happen! If you want to know how to become a software engineer without a CS degree read through this post. It contains […]
Spend Money Without Feeling Guilty About It
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Are you ready? Okay, cause here it goes. My husband and I spend a ridiculous amount of money each month. I mean a r-i-d-i-c-u-l-o-u-s amount. And you know what? I spend that money without feeling guilty about it. You want to know something else? I […]