Investing in 2019: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide!

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Investing has long been the favourite of many with some spare cash. As the years go by and investment trends change, we still find ourselves asking the same question: is this a good investment year? This is because our society and lives are always changing, meaning that opportunities for investments are changing, too.

In that spirit, it’s time to ask the same question again. Is 2019 a good year for investing? If so, on what front should you invest? People who have been in the game long enough will tell you that the opportunity to invest is better or worse, according to the market you’re aiming for. It’s always safer to do your research thoroughly before you start investing in anything. Investing isn’t for everyone, and you should be able to make an informed decision before anything major happens.

1. Pay off your debt

If you’re in a good place financially right now, it may be a good time to think about paying off your debt. The safest invest is always in yourself and your future. 2019 is the year of many debt paying options, allowing you to safely and securely get to your clean slate.Continue reading

Tips to Cultivate Willpower to Manage Finances & Build Wealth

WealthContributed article in our personal wealth series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

In football, the best coaches and coordinators with the sharpest playbook and most advanced plays won’t win games if their team can’t execute the plays. Taking care of your finances and building wealth are similar. A plethora of free knowledge is available from the experts regarding building wealth and achieving success, but few have the willpower and discipline to do what it takes.

But the good news is that willpower is a skill, not some genetic trait. There are ways to train your mind and learn from the best to climb your way to the top.

Finance is a Mental Game

Whether you’re building your first savings account, paying off credit cards or building a successful business, finances are almost always a mental game. Think of financial success in relation to diet and exercise — you can read every blog, hire every trainer and take every supplement — but unless you can actually execute, there won’t be any results.Continue reading