Living with a chronic illness can be expensive, and it can be hard to save for your medical needs. 

Between the cost of medications, doctor’s visits, and other medical expenses, the cost of living with a chronic illness can add up quickly. If you’re not careful, you could find yourself in financial trouble.

That’s why it’s important to build a solid savings that can help cover the cost of your medical needs. 

In this article, I’ll share 15 tips you can use to fuel your saving goals to cover your medical needs and other personal living expenses.

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Being a mom is a full-time job (and beyond) all on its own, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an online side hustle. In fact, a side hustle or passion project can be a great way to make some extra money, have some fun, and expand your skills.

If you’re a mom looking for a new passion project, there are a number of online side hustles that can be a great fit. 

In this article, I’m going to give you the top 5 online side hustles that make money, plus 6 tips to help you on your journey to passion project success.

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If you’re a mom-to-be, let me first wish you congratulations!

Motherhood has its ups and downs, but few things (in my opinion) are more rewarding than welcoming a new life into your world. 

It’s a major life event to welcome a new baby, and it’s important to be financially prepared for the inevitable life changes.

This is especially true for career-driven moms, who may need to take time off work or change work arrangements to care for a new child.

In this article, I’m going to give you 14 tips to help you financially prepare for a baby.

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If you’ve already started a passion project, or even if you’re thinking of getting something new started, you’ll want to consider some passion project reflection questions to ensure your project is properly serving you.

As a mom, you’re constantly giving of yourself. You’re there for your kids, your partner, your job, and your community. You’re a caregiver, a chauffeur, a teacher, a cook, and a maid, among everything else to your family, right? 

It can be easy to lose sight of your own passions and dreams. But it’s important to make time for the things that make you happy, even if it’s just a little bit each day.

That’s where passion projects and side hustles can come in. You might choose to work on anything from writing to painting or volunteering. You may also decide to start your own business or do something else entirely different. 

A passion project is something that you do for yourself, either as a way to make extra money or simply because you enjoy it. 

In this article, I’m going to share some passion project reflection questions to ask yourself, which will serve you whether you’re considering starting a new project or simply reflecting on the one you’re already working on.

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The FIRE movement, or Financial Independence, Retire Early, is a growing trend that is gaining popularity among busy, career-driven moms. 

The goal of the FIRE movement is to retire early by saving and investing aggressively. While it can seem like a daunting task, it is possible for moms like you, especially if you’re willing to make some sacrifices and put in the work.

There are a few key things that you as a busy, career-driven mom can do to increase your chances of retiring early. 

In this article, I’ll give you 5 simple steps to help you start your journey to FIRE, plus additional tips you can use further along in your journey.

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As a busy mom myself, I know that there are a lot of things to worry about, and the last thing on your mind is probably building a successful investment strategy. 

Undoubtedly, your kids come first (and rightly so), but it is still important to consider the health of your finances and the goals you have for your financial future.

Perhaps your goals include achieving a FIRE lifestyle, as in financial independence, retire early. Or maybe you want to simply save for your children’s education.

In any case, you’ll want to build an investment strategy to support your financial goals, and in this article, I’m going to give you 5 simple tips that you can immediately use to support a healthy financial future for yourself and your family.

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Financial freedom via the FIRE movement has been gaining popularity in recent years. The idea is to save as much money as possible and invest it wisely so that you can retire early and live off of your investments. 

While achieving FIRE may seem like a daunting task for anyone, it can be especially challenging for moms with young children.

There are a few reasons why it might seem harder for moms to achieve financial freedom with FIRE. 

First, childcare can be expensive. 

Second, moms often have to take time off work to care for their children, which can lead to a loss of income. 

Third, moms may have other financial obligations, such as student loans or a mortgage, which may be more challenging to pay off when you’re focused on raising a family.

In this article, I’m going to give you 5 simple tips you can use today to help you achieve FIRE, plus a few other key tips that can help you in the long term on your journey.

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Wondering how you can build a profitable side hustle? Once you’ve chosen your passion project, you’ll want to do some research.

If you are, in fact, looking to turn your passion project into a profitable side hustle, it’s important to do a healthy amount of research to ensure you’re set up for success. 

You’ll want to consider factors such as the demand for your product or service, the cost of entry, and your own skills and experience.

In this article, you’ll learn some killer research tips that will help you build a profitable side hustle.

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It can be a daunting task to negotiate a salary in your current job, but it’s important to remember that you have the right to ask for what you’re worth. 

If you think you deserve a higher salary, you’re probably right!

In this article, I’m going to give you 10 key tips to help you negotiate a salary in your current job, plus a few resources that you can use to hedge your chances of success at getting a higher salary.

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Have you ever considered what it would take for you to achieve financial independence?

Perhaps you dream of spending more time with family and friends, being able to take a break from your career, retiring early, or even just investing more of your time in your passion projects.

Financial independence or financial freedom means you can live comfortably without having to work. While it’s a goal that many people strive for, it can be difficult to achieve.

Whatever your reasons for working to achieve financial independence, it can have immense benefits for your life.

In this article, I’ll provide a brief overview of the benefits of financial freedom and I’ll give you 7 steps to help you on your journey to achieve financial independence.

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