Stop keeping your savings in a regular checking or savings account. Open a HYSA instead. They earn 50x more interest than a traditional savings account. This is where I keep my Reserve Money, Fun Coupons, Tax money, Vacation and Asset buying power accounts.
I like to call these the "Big 4"...
American Express, Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America. Having one of 2 is fine just make sure to avoid paying monthly fees if you don't meet minimum requirements from these banks. That $10-$15 adds up over the years.
Stop keeping your savings in a regular checking or savings account. Open a HYSA instead. They earn 50x more interest than a traditional savings account. This is where I keep my Reserve Money, Fun Coupons, Tax money, Vacation and Asset buying power accounts.
I like to call these the "Big 4"...
American Express, Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America. Having one of 2 is fine just make sure to avoid paying monthly fees if you don't meet minimum requirements from these banks. That $10-$15 adds up over the years.
This one was my first business card in my LLC's name! I worked on my credit for 5 years and tried 3 of those years to get these cards. Finally I was able to join the Amex Club!
For Those New On the Credit Card Scene
For Those who like Cold Hard Cash Back
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards
For Those Who Dine Out More Than In
For Those Who are Part of the Jet Set
When building my online portfolio, I use Robinhood and Schwab. Robinhood is more for simple buy and holds and Schwab for some more advanced swaps and other trades.
I got turned onto this company 6 years ago and have had great success with it. I personally add between $25-$250 a week. I started small then automated the bigger amount and I don't even notice it coming out. The key is automating it! This app also was were I learned my risk tolerance.
Prime Corporate Services is who makes all of my LLC's. Great company to work with.
Your credit card is your financial GPA. Use Credit Karma to check yours! It’s FREE and will give you that number, baby.
Taxes sucks but TurboTax does a great job simplifying the process so even the most tax-confused pleb can file a return.
Mint
QuickBooks
Keeping all your login information to your financial accounts in one place is super important! You don’t want to have to hit “forgot password” every time you wanna check a bill. So- use LastPass.
A good book about finance will change your life. (And a good book about life will change your finances…). These are my favorites! They have helped me shift my money mindset and I know will help shift yours too!