The Financially Free Blog
Best Travel Hacks to Save Money Earn Points and Improve Credit Score
The Art of Travel Hacking” demonstrates that the ideal getaway doesn’t necessarily have to be a heavy lift on your expenses.
3 Ways to Make Money While Spending Money
Have you ever thought about making money as you spend money? It may be a foreign concept to some, but there are great tools out there to help you earn money when you need to spend it.
6 Tips for Budgeting as a Freelancer
Whether you’re self-employed or working at a traditional job, the basics of budgeting won’t change: keep track of your cash flow, live below your means, and save!
Financial Gym Member Spotlight: Logan Tracey
Through working with Financial Gym trainer Alicia Lazarto, Logan said she finally had a gut check partner whenever she wanted to make financial decisions, big and small.
A Gym Magic Story: Florida & Vincent
Today we are sharing our first Gym Magic Fund story. We spoke to Florida and Vincent Harris who are one of the first recipients of Gym Magic and they shared how it helped them celebrate a very special day.
4 Frugal Ways to Relive Your Childhood
Let’s face it, adulting is hard. As a grown up, there are very few moments where we get to be truly free of our obligations.Somewhere along the way, we inevitably get caught up in the chaos of being “an adult” and forget how to have FUN.
My Quarter of Yes
One of our clients shares how putting herself first and saying "yes" to what she wants out of life changed her life and helped her achieve her best quarter at the Financial Gym yet!
Top Ten Ways to Improve Credit Scores
Having a great credit score will not only save you thousands of dollars on interest over time, but it also gives you the flexibility to be creative on how you achieve your financial goals
MythBuster: I’ll Lose Money When I Invest
The number one fear keeping most of our clients on the sidelines is losing their money if they invest it; however, being overly cautious with your money also means that your money is actually losing value.
Don't Be a Salary Hostage
Financial literacy is achievable no matter what stage you are on in your financial journey, and the only key to success is a commitment to discovering it.
Top Ten Money Saving Moves
One of the first steps to getting financially fit is to find ways to save money. Here are my top ten money saving moves.
How Financial Gym Is Helping Clients Negotiate For More
In the Jan. 31 Wine & Learn event “How To Negotiate Without Losing Friends, Fans, Or Job Offers”, Financial Gym explained negotiation tactics that have actually worked for their clients.
Financial Gym Client Happy Hour
Here's a very special Martinis & Your Money Happy Hour episode with three current members of the Financial Gym talking about their personal experiences and what the Financial Gym has done for their financial lives.
Budgeting for Success
Hearing the word budget is about as fun as hearing the words “diet” or “root canal.” And yet a budget is one of the necessary keys to financial health.
Mythbusting: Student Loans
Let’s talk about repaying student loans as soon as possible and debunk some of the myths about them.
The Power of Investing in Yourself
What I realized is that there is one market that is more powerful, with the ability to provide the most consistent returns over time – it is what I call the “YOU” market.
Music Monday - You Can’t Always Get What You Want
At The Financial Gym, we like to find inspiration for our client’s financial fitness journeys from all sources, and music is one of them.
Toning up Your Finances
Summer is a season of spending for most people, and just like we spend the spring months getting toned and ready for summer, we should be getting financially prepared as well.
What Happened to Your Free Money?
It’s hard to overcome the temptation to treat money from different sources differently, but with the right mindset you can do it.
5 Ways to Earn an Extra $1,000 A Month
If you’re willing to put in a little extra work, you can earn an extra $1000 per month. These are five money making strategies to consider.