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With the new year just days away, we’re taking a look back over the past year at Savings and Sangria.

According to your likes, shares, and comments, these are the Top 10 Savings and Sangria posts for 2019…

10. 5 Clever Real Estate Investment Strategies for Newbies

Are you ready to start investing in real estate? Check out these 5 real estate investment strategies, perfect for newbies!

This post is perfect for anyone who dreams of real estate investing but is afraid of getting started. You’ll learn how to get solid returns on your real estate investments without putting down a ton of cash upfront.

9. How to Increase Your Credit Score Fast

Need a quick fix for your less-than-stellar credit score? Here's how to increase your credit score fast.

Rocky credit history? This post is for you! It’s never too late to turn your credit around. Better credit = lower interest rates on loans = huge savings when you use a loan to buy a house, buy an investment property, or pay for your education!

8. Can You Make Money in the Stock Market?

Can you make money in the stock market? You bet! Here's how literally anyone can make money in the stock market! #saving #investing #investments #stockmarket #makingmoney

Is making money in the stock market a real thing for real people? Or is it gambling for the rich folks who can afford to lose big chunks of cash? Spoiler alert: anyone can make money in the stock market. And everyone should! We’ll show you the only fool-proof method for making money in the stock market.

7. 5 Crazy Things That Hurt Your Credit Score

You know your credit score drops when you pay your bills late or miss a payment. But did you know closing a credit card can hurt your credit score? In this post, we’ll cover all the crazy things that hurt your credit score. Navigate around these simple things, and you’ll always have the highest possible credit score!

6. How to Make Money Freelancing

Do you want the freedom to be your own boss and make your own schedule (and maybe even work from anywhere in the world)? Freelancing sounds like a pipe dream to some people. And other people mistakenly believe freelancing is super easy. The truth is, it’s totally doable, but it takes some work. Learn whether or not you have what it takes in this post.

5. 15 Money Problems You Can Solve in Under 15 Minutes

We all have money problems. Thankfully, many of them are easier to solve than we realize. Here are 15 money problems you can solve in under 15 minutes!

Money problems seem complicated…until you know how to hack them. We’re covering 15 of the most common money problems and giving you the solutions so you can solve these problems once and for all in under 15 minutes per problem.

4. 7 Genius Tips for Paying Student Loans Off

Paying student loans off is a standard life obstacle for most Americans now. But there is help! Check out our post for ways to get help paying your loans.

Raise your hands if you have student loan debt! Oh, pretty much everyone. Ok.

The good news is that there are tricks and tips for paying off your student loans. In some cases, you might even be able to get some help from the government or your employer! This post covers all your best options.

3. The 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes I’ve Made

"What are the biggest financial mistakes you've made?" It's a question I get from time-to-time, so in today's post, I'm going to answer it!

Truth time! Despite being raised with a financial education thanks to stockbroker Dad and financially responsible Mom, I’ve made some serious financial mistakes. This post covers the 5 biggest mistakes I’ve made with money. Everything from the simple (why does anyone ever buy a new car?!) to the more complex (investing in mutual funds over index funds sounds smart, but is a big mistake!). Learn from my mistakes so you don’t have to repeat them.

2. How to Land High-Paying Jobs Without a Degree

Hot take: degrees are over-rated. As someone with an MBA, I can assure you that a degree isn’t the only path to a fulfilling, high-paying job. In this post, we’ll break down the steps you need to take to land a high-paying job when you don’t have a degree.

1. Top 10 Financial Tips for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

Smart financial tips for your 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Whether you’re 21 or 49, we have 10 financial tips tailored to your age group. Make sure you’re on track to achieve your financial dreams, retire comfortably, and enjoy the freedom that comes from having your finances in order. It’s going to be a good decade!

What Was Your Favorite?

Did you have a favorite post (or 2!) from 2019? Let us know in the comments!

Here’s to your success in 2020…

Cheers! From Savings and Sangria