Side gig: How I started designing websites and landed my first client
It all started back when I used to work at a grocery store. The merchandise receiver was going on a month-long vacation and I was going to cover him while he was gone. On my daily routine, I would receive products and merchandise from dozens of companies. They all...
Get $300 for opening a new checking account
That’s right! Make $300 just for opening a checking account with Chase. This is the highest cashback offer I’ve seen from any bank for opening a checking account. Making the $300 is relatively easy and requires maybe about an hour of your time. I’m...
Microsoft Office Alternatives
Jorge: Hey mom, can you pleeeeaase buy me this: **holds up what looks like a DVD case** Mom: What is it? Jorge: It’s a program that I need for school. Mom: Hmmm How much is it? Jorge: Ummmm, $200… Mom: What! $200 for a CD?!? Jorge: It’s not a CD mom, it is a...
How to File Your Taxes For Free
Income taxes. People either love them or hate em! But even if you are receiving a refund, one thing we can all agree on is that everybody dreads filing their income taxes. Do I have all my documents? Which form/s should I use? Wait, did I pay for this last year? Am I...
Beware: Social Media Pyramid Scheme
Crowdfunding through social media. AKA just an online Pyramid scheme, has become really popular over the last few weeks. This new scheme is targeted at millennials and social media users to take their money. Its gotten so popular that 3 people I follow on Instagram...
Yosemite Trip Expenses and budget
A couple of months ago, I took a 5 day trip to Yosemite National park for my girlfriends birthday. We love it there (can’t you tell from my “about me” picture?). This is our 3rd trip to Yosemite and it won’t be our last. For those who don’t...
How to save money on gifts this Christmas
Ahh the holidays. The season to be jolly, festive, warm annnd….the season to spend money! For most people, the Winter season means Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas—Some of the most expensive days of the year! And I don’t know about...
The 3 mistakes that led me to buying my dream car at age 24
Today, I am going to tell you the story of how I bought my dream car (my first new car) when I was 24. Purchasing the new car was a mistake on its own but its not something I entirely regret. I feel like I learned a lot from the experience and was able to help others...
Why everyone must have a budget
Quick story: My grandpa doesn’t fully know how to read or write. He knows enough to get by but he is not completely literate. Despite this big limitation, he was able to start and run a successful business at a young age. My grandparents still operate this business...About me
My name is Jorge, I am not a professional finance adviser, but I have been down the debt path and figured out how to not only to be debt free, but to also save money
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