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Joey Amato

Jun 30
4 min

The 5 Easiest Ways to Save Money

People in the LGBTQ community have a habit of overspending.

Joey Amato

Nov 5, 2019
2 min

Don't Be Naughty This Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone seems to be in a great mood, and you are eagerly awaiting your traditional shopping spree

Joey Amato

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

The EF Word!

Yes, you know what I’m referring to. An Emergency Fund isn’t just something financial advisors talk about for the fun of it.

Joey Amato

Sep 28, 2019
2 min

Wine Tastes Better with Friends

Those of you who follow me on social media know I like wine. Actually, I love wine. Give me a glass on Pinot Noir and I’m a happy gay.

Joey Amato

Sep 28, 2019
2 min

Save Now, Play Later

We all love instant gratification. Our society wants everything today, if not yesterday. The thought of saving money....

Joey Amato

Sep 25, 2019
2 min

A.B.L. - Always Be Learning

There is a term commonly used on Wall Street known as A.B.C., which stands for Always Be Closing. Well, I've put my own spin on it.

Joey Amato

Sep 23, 2019
2 min

Go Generic

I'm one of those people who would never buy an off-brand item, especially in the grocery store.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Find Your Clique

This may be the hardest task I've asked you to do. It means you may have to distance yourself from certain people in your life...

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
3 min

Life Gets INTENCE Sometimes

I know, that's not how you spell intense, but there is a story behind that. I used to manage a boy band from Canada called INTENCE.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Destroy Your Credit Card Debt

Every financial adviser has their preferred method for paying down credit card debt. Some say start with the card with the highest balanc...

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

The Miracle of Compounding

I have eluded to compounding in previous posts but I've waited until now to talk about it as I wanted you to have a solid foundation...

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

To Own or Not to Own...A Home

Home ownership can be a wonderful thing, but there are pros and cons about home ownership that you need to consider before taking the leap

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
1 min

Walk the Walk

One of the best things you can do to improve not only your physical health but also your mental health and wallet is to start walking more.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Learn to Love Dinner Parties

Think about the last time you and a bunch of your closest friends went out for dinner. Do you remember how much the fun evening out cost?

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
3 min

Frugal Gay Living 101

Being gay is not easy! Keeping up with the gay Joneses is even harder. We as a society are always comparing ourselves to other people.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Clip those Coupons!

Do not be ashamed to use coupons! There is nothing wrong with saving a few bucks here and there.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Cut Up the Credit Cards

I have mixed feelings about credit cards. I think if you use a credit card to earn points which can save you money in the future, they're ok

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Invest in Your Future

I can count on one hand how many conversations I've had in the past decade with other gay men about investing in the stock market.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
3 min

Gay Travel on a Budget? It's Possible.

Those of you who know me are aware that I travel...a lot. In many cases, once per month. Sometimes for work. Sometimes for pleasure.

Joey Amato

Sep 22, 2019
2 min

Lose the Latte

I can actually hear the audible gay gasp as you read the headline. Yes, you know what I'm about to say. That $5/day coffee run has got to go

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