Straight Fire Money

The journal

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Field notes on debt, budgeting, credit and the psychology of money — from someone who lived it.

How to set up recurring payments on CashApp

Finance 101

Set Up Recurring Payments on CashApp: A Quick Guide

August 3, 2024
Emergency savings or investment: Which should come first?

Investing

Save vs Invest: When to Choose Each (The Complete Guide)

August 2, 2024
Person sitting at a kitchen table looking at a savings jar filled with cash, planning emergency fund savings

Financial Tracking and Management

Emergency Funds to Retirement: The Full Baby Steps Sequence

August 2, 2024
CashApp spending limits and policies

Finance 101

CashApp Spending Limits and Policies: What to Know

August 2, 2024
Debt Snowball Method Explained

Financial Tracking and Management

The Dave Ramsey Debt Snowball: Complete Guide

August 1, 2024
Using CashApp at ATMs

Finance 101

Using CashApp at ATMs: Withdraw Cash Easily

August 1, 2024
Building an emergency fund vs. investing in stocks

Investing

Emergency Fund or Stocks: What Should Be Your Priority?

August 1, 2024
Should I save or pay off debt first?

Debt Management

Unlock the Secret: Save First or Pay Off Debt?

July 31, 2024
Financial Freedom with Baby Steps

Financial Tracking and Management

How to Achieve Financial Freedom Using Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps

July 31, 2024
CashApp tax reporting and documentation

Finance 101

CashApp Tax Reporting and Documentation Essentials

July 31, 2024