More Money = More Freedom: Q&A with J. Money
There is plenty advice out there on how to best manage your budget and save for the future. Most everyone agrees you shouldn’t spend more than you make and to always be saving for retirement. While I’m all about simplicity when it comes to managing money, increasing your wealth is bit of an art and takes a lot of thought and regular maintenance.
My generation (yes, I’m a Millennial) is known for migrating to major metropolitan cities post college. We’re getting married later, buying homes later and having kids even later. However, when you live in an expensive city, it seems impossible to save the recommended 15 to 25 percent of your income. But it brings up an even bigger question, how should you manage your money for marriage, a home, kids and to retire before 60 (is that wishful thinking?)
Cue J. Money, the voice and mind behind Budgets Are Sexy. While I thought I had him convinced to break his anonymity and share his name with the Haven Life audience, I was unsuccessful but was able to pick his brain on all things wealth related: saving, investing, credit cards, insurance and more.
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