About Wealthy Living
Wealthy Living is where clear money guidance meets everyday goals. We’re here for the quiet wins, the slow build, and the life-first approach to finances. Because mastering your money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the freedom to live more fully.
Wealth, Defined Differently
Wealthy Living isn’t about chasing seven figures or bragging about portfolios. For us, wealth means choices. Peace of mind. The confidence to take a break, say yes to opportunities, or sleep without stressing about bills.
We’re here for the freelancers with fluctuating income, the parents stretching paychecks, the late bloomers building from scratch, and the quiet earners who want to make their money work smarter—not louder.
Why We Exist
We created Wealthy Living because financial advice shouldn’t feel like a lecture—or a loophole only rich people know about. Most of us are just trying to budget without burnout, grow wealth without overwhelm, and invest without feeling like we missed the starting gun.
We speak to the “in-betweeners”—the curious, the cautious, and the capable—because we’ve been there. And we believe you can build a life of financial calm and power without overhauling your entire personality.
Build Wealth On Your Terms, At Your Pace.
We believe financial confidence is about more than numbers—it’s about living with freedom, clarity, and ease. At Wealthy Living, we turn smart money moves into everyday tools for a calmer, more capable life.
What You’ll Find Here
We break our content into three core pillars:
- Budget: Real-life money strategies that actually fit your lifestyle
- Grow Wealth: Tools, ideas, and habits to build long-term financial confidence
- Invest: Calm, smart, and accessible investing guidance without the hype
Every article is built to answer a real question, demystify a complex concept, or help you move one step closer to financial clarity. No noise. No generic lists. No guilt.
Our Approach
We do things differently:
- We avoid shame-based advice and FOMO-fueled hype.
- We fact-check, test tools, and talk like real people.
- We offer perspectives for different income levels, goals, and starting points.
- We don’t just share what to do—we explain why it matters for your bigger picture.
You’ll find a mix of expert-backed insights, calm breakdowns, and money conversations that make sense in your real life.
Meet the Wealthy Living Team
Mason Rios
Senior Finance Strategist
Former spreadsheet-obsessed CPA turned everyday finance translator. Mason has worked with solo entrepreneurs and side-hustlers for over a decade and now writes to make budgeting feel less like punishment and more like permission. When he’s not writing, he’s testing out budgeting apps and debunking myths about “frivolous spending.”
Former spreadsheet-obsessed CPA turned everyday finance translator. Mason has worked with solo entrepreneurs and side-hustlers for over a decade and now writes to make budgeting feel less like punishment and more like permission. When he’s not writing, he’s testing out budgeting apps and debunking myths about “frivolous spending.”
Alana Gudvin
Wealth & Money Shifts Editor
Alana brings a background in behavioral economics and lived experience of rebuilding her finances in her 30s. She writes for those juggling real life and real bills—with a knack for making complex topics sound simple (and a little stylish). Her favorite topics? Long-game wealth, savings psychology, and celebrating slow success.
Alana brings a background in behavioral economics and lived experience of rebuilding her finances in her 30s. She writes for those juggling real life and real bills—with a knack for making complex topics sound simple (and a little stylish). Her favorite topics? Long-game wealth, savings psychology, and celebrating slow success.
Leo Sy
Wealth-Building Mindset Writer
Leo’s first investment was a single share of stock in his early 20s—and it sparked a lifelong obsession with making investing feel less intimidating. With a background in fintech and a passion for education, Leo writes about ETFs, automation, and smart risk in a way that feels both calm and empowering.
Leo’s first investment was a single share of stock in his early 20s—and it sparked a lifelong obsession with making investing feel less intimidating. With a background in fintech and a passion for education, Leo writes about ETFs, automation, and smart risk in a way that feels both calm and empowering.
Bella Ranu
Money & Lifestyle Editor
Bella has written for some of the top lifestyle finance sites and brings a sharp eye for what real readers are actually struggling with—from emotional spending to paycheck guilt. Her work is rooted in empathy, research, and real-world strategy. She believes money advice should be both actionable and human.
Bella has written for some of the top lifestyle finance sites and brings a sharp eye for what real readers are actually struggling with—from emotional spending to paycheck guilt. Her work is rooted in empathy, research, and real-world strategy. She believes money advice should be both actionable and human.
Got Wealth Wisdom Worth Sharing?
Real stories. Smart shifts. Everyday wins. If you’ve found a way to build wealth that feels aligned with your life, we’d love to hear it. Share your insights and help others grow with confidence.