Take control of your finances with budgeting tips, spending strategies, and everyday money management tools. Whether you’re saving more, spending less, or setting new goals, this section helps you build a solid financial life.
When you look at your budget are you happy with what you see? Have you come to realize that you just can’t get some expenses under control? Are you having a difficult time even understanding where your money is going? Even if you have a firm grasp on your budget, you know that things can … Read more
With the holiday season in full swing, it can be a challenge to keep your budget in order. Just when you think you have everything under control, you come to find yourself spending money on something that doesn’t typically come into play. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself during this time of the … Read more
Spouses, partners, or even relatives may, at some point, consider applying for a loan together. As with anything, there are pros and cons to applying for a loan with someone. It’s important to think about the advantages and the disadvantages before you make a final decision. Applying together could help you qualify for a larger … Read more
The rising cost of prescription drugs is something that many people worry about. This is particularly true among those who are currently taking one or more medication as a means of improving their health. While you may have no choice but to purchase prescription medication on a regular basis, there are some basic steps you … Read more
Has 2017 been a bad year for you in regards to debt? Do you continue to rack up one bill after the next? Are you hoping to change this in the year to come? Although you may have made some poor financial decisions over the past few months, it doesn’t mean you have to continue … Read more
The days of getting a new cell phone just for signing a two-year service agreement are long gone. Unless you can take advantage of a carrier promotion, you’ll likely pay full price for a new smartphone. With phone prices creeping higher and higher each year, owning a smartphone is pretty expensive, sometimes even more so … Read more
Everyone who’s looking for an opportunity to make money outside of their regular paycheck should be aware of pyramid schemes. These scams are typically disguised as legitimate opportunities to work from home and lure in people with the promise of big money. Pyramid schemes, which are illegal, are different from multilevel marketing programs, which are … Read more
We’ll spend our entire lives making financial decisions. The wrong decisions can be difficult to undo and can cause major financial troubles. Good decision making takes some practice, but here are some guidelines to help you make better financial decisions. Think through your decisions. Avoid making major decisions on impulse. Otherwise, you’re more likely to … Read more
With 2017 coming to an end, it won’t be long before you turn your attention to the new year. This can mean many things to you both on a personal and professional level. As an employee, you may have one thing on your mind at this time: earning more money in 2018. While there are … Read more
Are you finding it difficult to save enough money for retirement? Are regular monthly contributions not doing enough for you? Are you seeking new ways to save more money? If you find yourself in this position, it’s safe to say that you’re not alone. There are many people in the same spot as you, with … Read more
