Achieve Financial Freedom. Faster.
I grew up financially poor. By all measures, my family struggled to make ends meet when I was young. We lived in a very small home for a family of five. The apartment was less than 400 square feet. Clothes and shoes were only replaced when either we outgrew them or when there was a … Read more
Some goals are easy to achieve while other goals are quite challenging. I’ve experienced successes and failures many times over many things. Fortunately for me, I believe I’ve had more successes on the personal finance front than failures. But are you struggling to achieve your financial goals? If yes, how do you “right the ship” … Read more
I have a lifestyle today for which I am quite happy and, also at the same time, quite appreciative and grateful. I live in the best city in the world – New York City. It is a city full of life, culture and vibrancy. I enjoy all the entertainment and experiences the city has to … Read more
Sports are a big part of American culture and American life. I enjoy watching sports myself, either on television or attending a live game. My favorite sport to watch today is American football. In particular, I enjoy watching the National Football League (NFL). It is the most popular sport to watch in the United States … Read more
This blog has been in existence in earnest for 2 quarters now. That is 6 whole months of blogging, responding to comments and spreading the message. The Reason Why I Started This Blog This is a recap of why I started this blog: I have a passion for personal finance and often find myself … Read more
There are times when seemingly insignificant, small action can led to a big impact in your life. One such action might be deciding to strike up a conversation with that stranger while waiting on line at Starbucks. 3 years later you might end up marrying that stranger. That small action of saying hi to a … Read more
I know the temptation is there; the temptation to spend all of your first full time paycheck. You’ve lived under your parents’ rules for 18 years. In that time, you might have made some side money but was highly dependent on your parents for financial support. They gave you as much as they want to … Read more
Note: This post will contain harsh words and language. Continue at your own risk. You have been warned. This is financial tough love and a dose of reality. I do this because I care. I believe anyone in America can achieve great wealth. I’ve even written an article about how that can be achieved titled … Read more
Charles Schwab conducted a 2019 modern wealth survey. With 1,000 American participants, Schwab asked a variety of questions pertaining to spending habits, planning, and wealth. According to the survey, Americans believe it takes an average of $2.3 million in personal net worth to be considered wealthy. The average income of the survey participants is slightly … Read more
I’m an infant when it comes to my personal finance blogging career. I really started SportofMoney.com in earnest earlier this year. But even in my short time spent on the blogging circuit, I’ve come across quite a few like-minded bloggers and a common concern shared by us: there is not enough financial literacy among Americans. … Read more