The Financially Free Blog
The Unique Way I Paid Off My Debt and Started Saving for My Future
After getting “naked” with my financial trainer, I felt a little hopeless. Will I ever pay off my debt? Will I ever not live paycheck to paycheck? She assured me all would be okay, but I knew I had a long road ahead of me.
Money Lessons from the Greatest Generation
Throughout childhood our parents, family, friends, and teachers act as our role models and can pass down their beliefs and behaviors around money.
Not Just Frugal, but FREE Fitness in NYC this Summer
We are officially in the middle of the Summer season which means it is more crucial than ever to make sure we are soaking up the beautiful weather as much as possible! Yes that means meals and happy hours outside, but we are talking about moving our workouts outside, too!
Getting Financially Naked With 9 Strangers
Raise your hand if you know how much money your friends make. My hand would be down. I only know about half of my friends’ salaries – mostly because I’m cautious to share my own.
What is the Best Option? - Mutual Funds vs. ETFs | Financial Gym
Mutual funds and ETFs are two of the most common tools used by everyday investors to “simplify” the process of creating a portfolio and keep investment costs low.
A Gym Magic Story: Jessica
Meet Jessica! We sent some Gym Magic her way to assist in paying for an unexpected expense after she worked hard to achieve TWO big goals of her’s.
Welcome to the Real World
These tips will help guide young graduates through this difficult transition and set the groundwork for future financial success!
Free Summer Fun!
Most of the clients that come to the gym, have a love-hate relationship with money. They love to spend it and hate to save it.
How to Find the Best Wines on a Budget
“Do I have to give up wine?” That was one of my big questions when figuring out what costs to cut. For Chandra Savage, a Level 2 trainer at the Financial Gym, wine is also something that’s on the “must have” list.
Financial Gym Member Spotlight: Elham Yusuf Ali
Since joining Financial Gym as a member, Elham has worked with her trainer Crystal Martinez on how to budget for school, her future job relocation and Nina (her cat who can do puzzles. Seriously.)
What I Learned from a Three-Month Retail Spending Freeze
Financial Gym client, Laura Branch, shared with us her experience being on a three month retail spending freeze and the lessons she learned to keep her retail spending to a minimum!
A Gym Magic Story: Chary
Chary started at the Financial Gym during Summer of 2017. She resides in Brooklyn, NY and has been working hard with her trainer, Crystal Martinez, to pay off her debt.
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