W.T.F.F. (Working Towards Financial Freedom)

          Sometimes it can seem impossible to save money. I mean with rent/mortgage, utilities, other bills, and let’s not forget paying off debt, how are we even supposed to have extra money to save? Well, it’s not as impossible as you may think. There are the obvious options: get a second job, try to get a higher paying job, or find ways to make money on the side. But these options may not always be viable. Getting a second job may not be possible for people with children without considering additional child care services; which is just another added expense. Getting a higher paying job may take some time as you gain the experience you may need to move up; you may even have to go back to school for a degree or certification. Finding ways to make money on the side may be a little easier depending on your skill set, but it still requires time and effort. So what are some other ways to save money? In one of my previous posts 5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Mon...

                         Every action has its equal opposite reaction You start to save, then save some more And now you’re gaining traction. But in your mind, it’s moving slow And not up to your satisfaction So you stop, and then you splurge And you’re back to your old actions... Following up on last Monday’s post, we’re getting back into Savings. This post will explore ways you can give your savings a quick boost as well as different services/programs that can assist your savings with very little effort on your part. (P.S. Shout-out to anyone that got the reference to the opening above! )

     Today’s blog is all about Savings.      Why you should have one, how to start one, and different methods you can use to help keep it growing. Since this subject is pretty vast and extremely important I will have many posts dedicated to different aspects of this topic so please keep a lookout. Now, let’s get to it.