Start Here

New here? Good timing.

This page exists because the blog has a lot of articles and I do not want you wandering around trying to figure out where to begin. Start here, then go wherever makes sense for your situation.

Pick the topic that is most urgent for you right now.

If money feels overwhelming and you do not know where to start

Start with the zero-based budget guide. It is the foundation everything else builds on. Once you have a budget that actually works, the rest gets a lot easier.

If you have debt you want gone

Read the debt avalanche vs debt snowball article first. It will help you pick a method that fits how your brain works. Then read the student loan payoff story for a real example of what getting out of debt actually looks like.

If you want to start investing but have no idea how

Start with the index funds for beginners guide. It covers everything without assuming you already know anything. If you are in Canada, also read the TFSA guide. If you are in the UK, the ISA guide is the one for you.

If you want to earn more money

The side hustles for full time workers article is the best place to start. It focuses on things that actually work alongside a regular job without burning you out.

If you just want to spend less without feeling miserable

Start with the 50 ways to save money article. It is a long one but you will find at least 10 things in there you can actually use this week.

Still not sure where to go? Browse by topic below:

Budgeting | Investing | Debt and Credit | Side Hustles | Frugal Living

Or you can start from the top and read whatever catches your attention. There are no wrong answers here.