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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 Friday.
Message from the CEO: Mission Impossible is Just a Movie
This summer, I splurged and saw the latest installment of the Mission Impossible movie series in the theater; and while I found the movie entertaining, I spent the last 20 minutes of it convinced that Ethan Hunt’s mission was truly “impossible” and all characters were sure to die. Spoiler alert: they all lived and yet again Ethan defied just about every law of physics to accomplish his task.
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 can make progress on your savings goals without too much pain and go after your big dreams and life goals.
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 had just declared bankruptcy. Which was not so great because they owed me 3000 euros. That’s about $3,450.
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.
10 Low Cost Things to Do This Fall
The temperature is under 80 degrees, it is October 1st, and you know what that means: It is OFFICIALLY Fall! The summer days are behind us and we all can admit our bank accounts are thankful for that.
My First Year at The Financial Gym: Caitlin Lyttle
Although I am a full time employee at The Financial Gym, 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 . . . I ALWAYS like to share it.
Financial Gym 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 last fall, can confidently tell you how!
Trainer Tips to Get You Back on Track After the Summer
At The Gym, we like to say the summer is to our bank accounts, as the winter is to our bodies. We plan weekend getaways, go to impromptu rooftop happy hours, and try to soak up the summer fun as much as possible.
Investing for Millennials
The Millennial Generation tends to be anti-establishment when it comes to their money, which is why so many tech companies are developing apps to try and reach them.
How “Crazy Rich Asians” Made Me Feel Powerful About Money
My feelings about money generally range from guilt for splurging to anxiety about not having enough. But last week, I confidently stepped into the box office and bought two tickets to “Crazy Rich Asians” – a romantic comedy starring a majority Asian cast.
How Financial Gym Helped Me Afford Living Solo
After five years with roommates in New York City, I was ready to take the plunge and move to a new apartment -- alone. As someone surviving but not thriving financially, only hearing one alarm each morning seemed like an unattainable dream.
My First Year at the Financial Gym: Lauren Sawyer
Perched on a stool at the Financial Gym’s former Flatiron location, each new revelation about negotiating at a Wine & Learn Wednesday event made me more fired up about personal finance. At the beginning of 2017, I made a New Year resolution get my finances in order.
My Relationship with Money
My relationship with money is linked to fear. A series of experiences with housing uncertainty, scarcity, and witnessing financial and psychological abuse taught me to live in fear of anything to do with money.
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.