Our Mission

Ethan founded NowBetterMONEY with one clear purpose: to make personal finance accessible, understandable, and actionable for everyone. His mission is to guide readers toward financial stability without the overwhelm, empowering them to take control of their money, reduce stress, and make confident decisions for the future. Ethan believes that mastering the fundamentals of personal finance—budgeting, saving, and responsible spending—can transform lives, regardless of income level.

Credentials & Experience

Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Ethan completed his undergraduate studies with a focus on finance, management, and accounting principles. During this time, he gained a solid understanding of financial systems, business operations, and practical money management concepts that laid the foundation for his later personal finance journey. The degree gave him exposure to budgeting, basic investments, financial reporting, and cost management, which he applies in everyday financial decisions and shares with readers.

Workshops & Online Learning – Ethan has completed several online courses and participated in workshops that focus on practical money management and financial literacy, helping him refine his approach to personal finance education.

Self-Learning in Personal Finance – Beyond formal education, Ethan dedicated years to learning personal finance through books, online courses, blogs, and real-world experimentation. He studied topics such as budgeting, debt management, savings strategies, and goal-setting, applying these lessons in his own life to achieve financial stability.

Professional Roles & Experience

Founder of Now Better Money – Ethan started this site to share the personal finance lessons he learned in his own life. He writes about budgeting, saving, debt management, and creating better financial habits, focusing on practical advice that readers can apply immediately.

Hands-On Personal Finance Practice – Ethan has spent years experimenting with different ways to manage money effectively. Using a personal finance tracker, he monitors his spending, sets savings goals, and plans his budget each month. This hands-on experience helps him understand the challenges many people face and how to overcome them.

Professional Role in Accounting & Finance – Ethan has worked as an accountant and finance professional, giving him real-world experience managing money, tracking expenses, and understanding financial statements. This professional background supports the practical advice he shares on budgeting and money management.

Helping Others Learn – Through his blog, social media, and online communities, Ethan shares what he has learned in an easy-to-follow way. He encourages readers to start small, track their progress, and build confidence with their money over time.

Real-Life Financial Experiments – Ethan tests practical strategies like cutting unnecessary expenses, creating emergency funds, and organizing bills, then shares his results and lessons so readers can learn from real examples rather than just theory.

Featured In

Ethan’s practical, down-to-earth advice has been featured in various personal finance communities, online blogs, and forums. He is known for breaking down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand guidance that readers can immediately apply. His work has helped countless individuals and families build strong financial habits and regain control over their finances.

Personal Story

Ethan’s journey with money started like many others: struggling to balance income and expenses, accumulating small debts, and feeling overwhelmed by financial uncertainty. Everything changed when he began using a personal finance tracker to monitor his spending, categorize expenses, and track his savings progress. By designing a simple budgeting system, cutting unnecessary costs, and regularly reviewing his finances with the tracker, Ethan stabilized his financial situation and regained confidence. This real-life experience drives Ethan’s writing, inspiring him to help others avoid common financial mistakes and build a strong foundation for long-term financial well-being.

Outside of Work

Outside of writing and coaching, Ethan enjoys exploring local markets, reading motivational and self-improvement books, and experimenting with simple lifestyle hacks that save both time and money. He believes that financial health is deeply connected to overall well-being, and that small, consistent actions can create big changes over time.