Weekly Roundup – Momentums Finest On Saturdays VOL 52 [Feb 9]

Happy Saturday Momentum Makers!

Hopefully you’ve had another great weekend and all is well in your world. Taxes, Valentines Day, spring break, the end of Q1…things never slow down and there’s always something on the agenda as it relates to finances and your time.

But it’s a busy one this week so let’s jump right in the latest Weekly Roundup.

Volume 52 of Momentums Finest features 13 blog posts and 5 podcast episodes covering a variety of topics on personal finance, personal development and more.

• Financial Freedom Book Review: The Must Read Personal Finance Book Of 2019: Grant Sabatier empowers readers to live a rich life on their terms in this new personal finance and FIRE book. This Financial Freedom Book Review highlights why it’s a must-read book for all those looking to take control of their money and lives.

• Great Canadian Rebates Review: Cash Back and Credit Card Offers: Great Canadian Rebates is a cash back service to help you save and make money on your every day shopping habits in Canada plus provides great credit card sign up offers. I’m a big fan and active user. Find out more in this review.

• The Future-Optimization Framework: Financial Freedom Book Review (Chapter 13): The Future-Optimization Framework is a special review of chapter 13 from Grant Sabatier’s new personal finance and FIRE book, Financial Freedom. This chapter focuses on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual habits to better take control of your money and life.

Based on the two posts above, I think it’s safe to say I’m a BIG fan of Grant’s new book Financial Freedom. I truly believe those pages are jam-packed with quantifiable data, first-hand advice based on Grant’s experience and inspiration that will shift your financial future and life.

Grant wanted to offer Making Momentum readers some exclusive bonuses as an added benefit and show of support for those purchasing the book.

How do you get these awesome bonuses? After you purchase the book, simply send a screenshot or copy of your receipt to [email protected].

On top of the 352 pages of amazing value inside Financial Freedom you will also get all of the bonuses above to help you take control of your money and life. So get your hands on the book and send off your receipt to [email protected].

PERSONAL FINANCE BLOG POSTS

Self-Reflection: A Critical Step Before Really Pursuing Financial Independence from Sarah Stanley Fallaw on ESI Money

Sarah Stanley Fallaw is the co-author of The Next Millionaire Next Door book (the follow up to the uberly successful Millionaire Next Door). Sarah recently penned a guest post on ESI Money discussing the concept of how self-reflection is connected to financial independence. From goal-setting, listening and learning from others, critical analysis of strengths or weaknesses and a ton more, Sarah really delivered an insightful article that covered a variety of topics.

The Micro and Macro Building Blocks of Wealth from Wealth Well Done

The journey of building wealth takes a combination of both big and small wins and habits. Billy from Wealth Well Done shares some reflections on the micro and macro decisions that have shifted their financial journey. From the larger scale choices like real estate investing to smaller daily habits like making coffee at home, it all aligns to the goal of building wealth.

Shopping Calendar: The Most Affordable Time of the Year to Buy Everything in 2019 from Dont Pay Full

Have you ever wondered when the best time of the year is to purchase anything? Don’t Pay Full did a deep dive on a month-by-month basis to identify the most optimal purchase time for common goods. Every dollar counts and if you can save 10-30% off by buying a key item in the offseason, it sounds like a smart money move. Check out the post to see what you can maybe add to your calendar.

Financial Tips for College Students – 23 Pros Share Their Wisdom from This Online World

This Online World collected advice from 23 different members of the blogging community around the topic of financial tips for college students. Each blogger, including yours truly, shared one piece of financial advice, money mistake and personal triumph from their own college days. Tons of value for those looking to master their money in those college years.

SIDE HUSTLE, BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT BLOG POSTS

The Art of Building and Selling Websites to Earn a Full-Time Income from Vital Dollar on Collecting Wisdom

Websites can develop into quite the profitable asset with the right combination of time, hustle and projected value. Marc from Vital Dollar sat down for an interview on Collecting Wisdom to discuss his journey as a blogger and entrepreneur. Marc has sold a handful of websites for over $1.25 million since 2010 and shares the lessons learned as well as advice for others considering that option.

Saying Goodbye to Mondays – Negotiating Work From Home Privileges from Heartland On FIRE

Telecommuting and work from home opportunities are an amazing benefit that is hopefully becoming more of the norm. Based on personal experience I can generally get things done twice or three times as effective when working at home without the scrambling distractions of the office. Mr. Heartland On FIRE recently negotiated the ability to say goodbye to Mondays with his supervisor and highlights that experience in this recent post.

5 Warning Signs It’s Time To Get A New Job from The Fioneers

Speaking of jobs and the office, there comes a point when eventually it’s time to get a new job. The perseverance and attempts to better a situation have reached the breaking point and the best choice is now to move on. Jessica at The Fioneers provides 5 warning signs to help identify when that time is and how to deal with it in this insightful and relatable post.

LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS & PRODUCTIVITY BLOG POSTS

Why Is It So Hard To Get Started? – And How To Be Productive from The Financial Graduate

The intention of productivity and the eventual outcome can often differ. The intention vs. reality can skew towards the wrong direction…but why’s it so difficult to be productive? The Financial Graduate dives into this topic and sheds light on strategies to overcome the barriers to productivity. There is a ton of value here if you’ve struggled with motivation, time management and being more effective with your efforts.

10 Steps on How to Live Your Best Life on Your Own Terms from Moneylogue

Bernz JP from Moneylogue shares 10 great steps to live your best life and most importantly, on your own terms. These are fundamental strategies to take back the reins of control around your mindset, time and direction in life. The biggest factor to often remember is to live in the present and not get too heavily deflated on the past or potential uncertainty ahead.

How to Start Decluttering: Mental Clutter from The Debt Shrink

Decluttering doesn’t only need to involve the physical items around your household, office or vehicle. Mental decluttering is another technique with a number of positive benefits. The Debt Shrink outlines a number of strategies in this post aimed to help reduce stress and simplify your life. The concepts of digital distractions, time commitments and mindfulness all look to help clear that mental space so that you can focus on what matters most.

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PERSONAL FINANCE PODCAST EPISODES

Dominating $100k of Student Loans from The Simple Minded Millennial Podcast

If you’re dealing with the battle of conquering your student loan debt, don’t worry you aren’t alone. That uphill war of attrition impacts over 44 million Americans. Recently, Bob from The Frugal Fellow sat down with Erik and Steph from The Simple Minded Millennial to share his student loan story. From six figures of debt to paying off that final balance, Bob discusses the wins, struggles, tricks and journey he went through.

How to Get Happy with Your Money from Mo’ Money Podcast

Season 8 of the Mo’ Money Podcast is underway and this week Jessica welcomed financial expert, TV personality and author Melissa Leong to the show. Melissa’s new book, Happy Go Money: Spend Smart, Save Right and Enjoy Life, focuses on getting the most value and joy out of your dollars. There are some great takeaways in this episode around focusing on positivity, defeating the victim inside and continuing to pursue mental balance.

SIDE HUSTLE & BUSINESS PODCAST EPISODES

4 Ultra-Easy Time Management Tips for Bloggers from Do You Even Blog (hosted by Kelan from The Savvy Couple)

Continuing the productivity theme started in the blog post section above, Kelan from The Savvy Couple recently took over the mic from Pete to guest host Do You Even Blog. What was the focus? Improving your time management and effectiveness as a blogger. It’s a quick-hitting episode with 4 actionable tips you can look to implement in your own work system.

The 7 Pillars You Need To Build A Successful Business from The Make Money Your Honey Podcast

There are some consistent themes and pillars when it comes to building up your successful business. Amanda Abella of The Make Money Your Honey Podcast discussed 7 of those key elements on a recent episode of her show. It starts at mindset and ends with a support system. There are a number of paths to take but the pillars highlighted here hold true for most (or all) ventures.

Mastering The Side Hustle, From Side Hustle To Full-Time Income from House of FI

The king of the side hustle, Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation, was a recent guest on the House of FI podcast. Nick details the role entrepreneurship and creative revenue streams have played in his life. He also shares some productivity hacks to help boost the effectiveness of the time you dedicate to your side hustle. It’s an insightful listen with advice and first-hand experience from someone with a ton of time in the side hustle game.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM BOOK EXCLUSIVES

Grant has offered Making Momentum readers some exclusive bonuses for those that purchase his new book (see my full Financial Freedom book review).

After you purchase the book, send a screenshot or copy of your receipt to [email protected] to get access to the bonuses from Grant. 

That’s it for this edition of Momentums Finest – have a great weekend!