Money Coffee Date
a weekly coffee date newsletter w/ Ellaine talking about stock market, money, nursing & business ownership.
rethink retirement
If someone asked you when you plan to retire, would you say 65? Would you say when you turn the big 6-0?Â
I used to think this way, but thatâs the traditional path weâve all been taught. to wait until we are around that age to say we "have retired"
But what if there were other waysâbetter waysâto...
Jun 05, 2025
there's no such thing as passive income
Letâs clear something up today: Passive income is a myth.
Well, kind of.
I have seen a post on threads the other day about passive income and while i use this term loosely sometimes and you've probably seen some headlines like:
đ¸Â "Make money while you sleep!"đ´ "Earn passive income and quit your j...
May 16, 2025
The hidden cost of waiting for the right time
How many times have you said "I'll do it when the time is right"?
Starting to invest.
Building a business.
Taking a look at your finances.
Enrolling back to grad school.
Hereâs the hard truth:
Waiting for the âright timeâ is costing you more than you realize.
Throughout my life (being an eldest...
Apr 24, 2025
Newsletter: The TRUTH about financial advisors
If you are in your financial journey and wondering if a financial advisor may be beneficial for you, this newsletter is for you. With the increasing complexity of managing moneyâstudent loans, investing, retirement planning as nursesâitâs easy to feel overwhelmed⌠and this may be where financial ...
Mar 20, 2025
Newsletter: pay off debt or invest? what to do
With the state of the stock market and the economy, I have a few people reach out to me if they should pay off debt or invest at this time.Â
This decision can be overwhelming, especially with the ever-present fear of missing out (FOMO) when it comes to investing. You often hear people on social m...
Mar 13, 2025
Newsletter: What to do in Stock Market Crash
So, you might be wondering what to do during these times when the stock market is not doing too well or in the verge of a crash. You may feel anxious about job security, financial stability, and the overall economic environment. However, nursing is a profession with unique strengths and opportuni...
Mar 06, 2025
lower taxes?! YES pls
Taxes is one of the biggest expenses for nurses, and If you are not knowledgeable on how you can lower down your taxable income and take advantage of tax deductions and credits â MOST most your nursing salary will all go to Uncle Sam (government) â we donât want that!
Understanding Tax Deductions...
Feb 20, 2025
your valentines gift đ
Valentineâs Day is often about celebrating love with others, but what about showing love to yourselfâespecially your financial future by wealth building? This year, instead of just chocolates and flowers, give yourself the gift of financial security. "Self-care" is one of those things that is of...
Feb 13, 2025
Feeling burntout lately?
Are those long shifts finally getting to you? The sick, angry patients (and co workers). Short-staffing. No patient ratios. Having to do the the job of 12 other people at your work place. Not sleeping well. Your house is a mess. Finding yourself looking for new jobs on indeed every time after you...
Feb 06, 2025
Want to increase your income this year? Here's HOW
Happy Lunar New Year!Â
or should I say " I hope you get rich" this year!Â
This newsletter is about making more money this year because as you know, one of the biggest factors in building wealth is increasing your income. I found that there are so many ways to do that within and outside of nursing...
Jan 30, 2025
3 Things to Do to start your year strong $$
Happy New Year đ
It's the first newsletter of the year. Writing to you from the Philippines and flying back to USA tomorrow after a 3 week (of unpaid) vacation which is not really a vacation if you have two toddlers with you. LOL.Â
As we step into 2025, letâs also commit to taking care of ourselv...
Jan 11, 2025
Year End Tax Tips for Nurses
As the end of the year approaches with just a couple of weeks left, itâs the perfect time to take control of your finances and set yourself up for success in the coming tax season. For W2 nurses, understanding strategies like tax loss harvesting and taking proactive steps now can help you minimiz...
Dec 20, 2024
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