Life is expensive. Having side hustles and participating in the gig economy are great ways to expedite paying-off consumer debt, saving for large expenses like a wedding or a home, or just having extra “fun money” in the monthly budget. With tech innovation revolutionizing how people eat, travel, shop, and more, it has never been…
The best financial move I made in 2022 was transitioning to a much higher paying job at another company. This fueled a savings rate of 48% (not including retirement contributions). However, the Fed’s 2022 interest rake hikes to fight inflation did not bode well for my net worth on paper. My net worth decreased vs.…
During Year 2 of COVID, I was fortunate enough to expand my focus on multiple streams of income. This fueled a savings rate of 17% (not including retirement contributions), and helped increase my net worth +28% in 2021 compared to 2020. Net Earnings Overview I consider Giving, Taxes, HSA Contributions, and 15% gross salary Retirement…