Category: Personal Finance

How The Financial Gym Advisors Helped Me with 3 Huge Life Changes

In the span of a few weeks, Financial Gym Advisors client Elena Douvanis Irwin left her corporate job, got married, and started a full-time master’s degree program at NYU to pursue a brand-new career as a mental health counselor.

5 Things You Can Write Off On Your Taxes that You May Not Know

As you head into this year’s tax season, you want to make sure you get all the deductions you can! Taxes for 2019 can be done now and you can get ahead and submit before April 15. Just make

5 Reasons We Love No Spend Days

One way to reset your finances is to implement “no spend days” several times a week. Like the name suggests, it’s all about having days where you don’t spend anything, not even a penny. We’ve created this no spend

How to File Your Own Tax Return

It’s tax time. Let’s face it, most of us hate tax time and are filled with dread. Though doing your taxes isn’t exactly on your “fun” list, they are unfortunately a requirement for “adulting.” If you have regular 9

7 Ways to Crush Tax Prep

How should you prepare to file your taxes? What papers do you need to get ready for tax season? We have complied a list of 7 ways you can prepare for tax season!

Trim that Extra (Financial) Weight: 5 Tips on How to Get Out of Debt Fast

If you want to learn how to get out of debt fast, you have to make moves to make it happen. These five tips can help you get on the path to debt-freedom so your money can once again

Budgeting Tips to Survive the 2019 Government Shutdown

Has your income been affected by the government shutdown? Luckily, many corporations, local businesses, and community food banks are banding together to help where they can. Here’s what you can do to make sure your budget stays on track

Planning to Get a Puppy? Here’s How to Financially Plan for Your Newest Addition

You might be dreaming of getting a puppy as your newest addition to  your family. You already know the breed and have the perfect name picked out. But before you go out and get a puppy, you

Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Financially Fit? Try these Saving Calculators

Using these five savings account calculators you can see just how much you need to save to reach your goals. Whether it’s saving for a vacay to Cabo or preparing for a baby, paying off debt or saving

FinGym Member Post: Learning to Say No

Jenny Rausch has been a virtual Financial Gym Advisors client for one exciting, empowering year. She wrote her about her experience being a client.

5 Financial Goals for the New Year

The most popular new year’s resolution is to save more money, exceeding the desire to lose weight. Most people fail and don’t reach their set goal. Here’s five tips for setting financial goals that you can work toward.

10 Cheap (and Fun!) Activities To Do During the Holidays

These 10 cheap holiday activities can help you get into the holiday spirit with your friends and family without breaking the bank.

A Gym Magic Story: Gabrielle Wisler

Meet Gabrielle! We sent Gym Magic her way to assist in paying for unexpected expenses after her family went through a series of rough patches. We caught up with Gab to learn more about her journey with us

Sticking to a Budget for Smart Holiday Spending | The Financial Gym Advisors

It’s the most wonderful time of year but can also be the most stressful time of year for your wallet. You might have a laundry list of things to buy, travel to book and more. Before you get

Top 6 Black Friday Shopping Tips

Here are the best Black Friday shopping tips on how to get the most out of Black Friday deals. You’ve barely digested the turkey and your mind turns to the deals you should be scooping up during Black

Trump Tax Bill Details – What we Really Need To Know

The Trump tax bill has affected taxes for nearly everyone. Ok, but what does that have to do with me?”. We’ll break down what you really need to know about the Trump tax bill.


5 Tips That Will Help You Save on a Tight Budget

Are you feeling the pinch when it comes to your finances? Get Expert Financial Advice & Hit Your Goals with the 5 Best Tips on How to Save on a Tight Budget. By using these five tips you

Reality check: “Money Diaries” Shows Emergency Funds Are 100% Necessary

I was feeling pretty good about my money diaries log, which I had been keeping for a week upon reading the book. Then, on the last day of logging, my boyfriend texted me with some news. Primera Airlines

Book Review: Refinery29 Money Diaries is the Book for the Voyeur in All Of Us

In 2017, Refinery29 surveyed its readers and found that “only 18 percent of millennial women talk about money with their friends.” Enter Refinery29’s Money Diaries.

My First Year at The Financial Gym Advisors: Caitlin Lyttle

Although I am a full time employee at The Financial Gym Advisors, some people may not know I was a client before I started at The Gym. It’s not a fun fact I like to hide . .

Financial Gym Advisors Member Spotlight: Donna Leung

What would it feel like to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt? How about increasing your credit score by 50 points? Donna Leung, since joining the Financial Gym Advisors last fall, can confidently tell you how!