Recently I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about growing my own vegetables. In the past I’ve been able to grow herbs inside like basil and mint leaves without a lot of research. However, I never really took the leap into planting fruits and veggies like my mom did when my sister and I were […]
Money
How to Save Money at the Grocery Store
With food prices escalating I’ve noticed that coupon options have been different… let’s say they’ve been ‘thinning out’ and not offering the same robust varieties I’ve seen as in years past. To save money at the grocery store I occasionally go online and print out coupons on my computer at home. At the same time, I’ve […]
What to Pack When Bringing Your Toddler to the Gym
Kurt and basically grew up in the gym. Our families were regularly courtside during the winter months, throughout AAU season and spent time at multiple NYC parks during the summer. Now that we have a child of our own, we look forward to spending time on the court with her. Having access to a basketball […]
When ‘Everything’ Breaks in Your House: The Power of a Savings Account
I’ve dreamed of owning a home for most of my adult life. Having the flexibility to make your own noise, to start and complete home improvements, but most importantly, to build equity is always something that was attractive to me after a few unsuccessful experiences as a renter in the tri-state area. We’ve spent just […]
How Can I Talk About Money With My Partner?
Talking about money, especially that first talk with your significant other can be a scary thing. How much money you have, how much you owe, and how much you don’t know about finance overall can be really awkward to talk about when you’re not at the level you want to be at. Early in our […]
How to Pay off $20,000+ of Credit Card Debt & Build an Emergency Fund
So this is a topic that’s been very near and dear to my heart for years now, and I wanted to share my story because it may be helpful to other people. At one point we had over $20,000 of credit card debt from school expenses and apartment renovations. The stress was so high it was really […]
Buying vs. Leasing? How I Saved Money by Purchasing My Car
Hey athletes! In this video I’m pepping my car for a trade in because soon… I’m buying a new one! It’s literally been 12 years since I bought this car, and its treated me really well. I want to share reasons why I chose to buy my car versus leasing it. My top reasons for […]
How to Keep Credit Card Bills Low
Hey athletes! Credit cards are great tools if you use them responsibly. We’ve all been there, faced with a sizable credit card bill that you need to pay off. Here are a few ways I keep credit card payments low and manageable. But real quick: a big factor in what you owe each month is determined […]
How ‘Small School’ Athletes Can Make NIL Money
Hey Athletes! In this post I want to share a few ways ‘small school’ athletes can make money through NIL! It’s been a while that athletes have been able to cash in, and I’ve seen so many athletes who have made a killing in sponsorships and partnerships with big brands. Then I thought about MY […]
How to Calculate Your Pay After Taxes
Hey athletes! Below I’ll show you how to calculate your take home pay after taxes. We, as athletes, are an ambitious bunch. I’ve seen many current and former athletes work super hard in their career, get promoted, get raises and bonuses, so it’s really important to know what your paycheck looks like during your first […]