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Posts that provide insights, strategies, and actions to support women's financial wellness
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Is Bitcoin The New “Gold Rush”? Should You Jump In?
You missed out on the gold rush (I’m assuming you weren’t around in the mid-1800s), and now you’re worried you might miss the Bitcoin...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jun 11, 20172 min read


Is Financial Freedom A Mani-Pedi Away?
(This post was first published in July 2015, and updated May 2017 to reflect new information) It’s mani-pedi season again! The average...

Ramat Oyetunji
May 26, 20173 min read


Beyond The Basics. Fresh Ideas For Your Money
Every time you see yet another article telling you to max your 401(k) contribution, you let out a silent scream and want to pull your...

Ramat Oyetunji
May 18, 20173 min read


Think Financial Independence Is Impossible? Don’t Read This Post
The first step to achieving any goal is having the right mindset. If you believe financial independence isn’t possible, STOP! This post...

Ramat Oyetunji
Mar 10, 20172 min read


3 Steps to Help You Soar Financially in 2017
Happy new year! Be honest; have you already broken one or two new year’s resolutions, even though it’s only the second week of 2017? Or,...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 8, 20172 min read


Ready To Buy A House? Do This First!
Buying a house is exciting, terrifying, but mostly, overwhelming. What if you are making a mistake? It is a big financial step, and you...

Ramat Oyetunji
Aug 15, 20161 min read


Financial Planning Allows This Millennial To Pursue Her Passion … In Egypt
For many of us, financial independence has little to do with just accumulating money, and has more to do with improving our quality of...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jun 19, 20165 min read


Investment Strategies for a Volatile Market
Being in the “right place, at the right time” has led to great opportunities in life for many. Some of these opportunities occur during a...

Ramat Oyetunji
May 15, 20162 min read


Talking Stocks, Bonds and Blocks!
Investing can sometimes be a dry topic, so I am always looking for creative ways to explain it, make it less intimidating and more...
Ramat Oyetunji
May 1, 20161 min read


Spring Clean Your (Financial) House in 3 steps
Spring is here! The weather is comfortable, the grass is green, and birds are singing a wonderful melody. The last thing you want to do...
Ramat Oyetunji
Apr 20, 20162 min read


Become The ‘Millionaire Next Door.’ Do These 3 Things.
Although a million dollars today doesn’t buy all that it used to, it is still worth targetting. Here are three things you must do to get...
Ramat Oyetunji
Feb 16, 20163 min read


FU Money. Do You Have It?
If you have heard the term ‘FU money’, it is likely you heard it during a discussion about a rich person with insane amounts of money,...
Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 25, 20163 min read


Get over that financial hangover
Welcome to 2016! As 2015 came to an end, you might have blown your budget right out of the water, or thrown it away all together. With...
Ramat Oyetunji
Jan 12, 20162 min read


Last Minute Gifts That Keep Giving (And Are Perfect For Any Occasion)
(An additional bonus: these gifts are perfect for last-minute shoppers and can be purchased electronically.) Here are three different...
Ramat Oyetunji
Dec 24, 20152 min read


A New Car or $53K In The Bank? You Decide.
My previous blog post was on cash flow, and this post focuses on Assets and Liabilities. I wouldn’t blame you, if you were starting to...
Ramat Oyetunji
Oct 21, 20153 min read


Where does your cash flow? Three things every woman must know about her personal (or family) finance
You wouldn’t keep filling a pitcher with water if it was leaking like a sieve, would you? If you did, no matter how hard you worked, your...
Ramat Oyetunji
Oct 4, 20153 min read


You Have a Financial Plan, Now What? Prioritize!
When it comes to financial success, a good financial plan and setting goals are essential. However, once you have a plan and goals, how...
Ramat Oyetunji
Sep 8, 20152 min read


The Dow Plunges 531 points and I Momentarily Turn Into Mr Burns
Friday’s headlines were filled with news of the beating the stock market was taking. Examples of the headlines: “sell-off turns nasty,”...
Ramat Oyetunji
Aug 23, 20152 min read


Earn Tax-Free Dough While Supporting Your Team (or Local Government)
The NFL off-season is ending and there is a lot of discussion around building new stadiums and moving teams to other cities. Have you...
Ramat Oyetunji
Aug 10, 20152 min read
REITs: Enjoy Landlord Benefits Without The Headaches!
Real property ownership (land, buildings, immovable property), and the collection of rents for income is as old as time. Owning land and...

Ramat Oyetunji
Jul 20, 20153 min read
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