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.
As a small business owner or office manager, there may come a time when you need to take a hard look at your spending. Did you know that approximately two-thirds of Americans don’t budget? While… Are You Overspending on These Office Supplies?
Even though we are several months away from the holiday season, it will be here before you know it. While some people enjoy waiting until the last minute to shop for gifts, others realize the… Should You Start Holiday Shopping Today?
There is nothing more stressful than facing a personal emergency that has the potential to negatively impact your finances. From a serious illness to a major car repair, you never know what you will face… What’s the Best Way to Pay for a Personal Emergency?
Even though shopping is a necessary part of life, it’s still important to steer clear the mistakes that will hurt our wallets. Watch out especially for these five shopping mistakes Not shopping around. Never take… 5 Shopping Mistakes That Can Cost Big Time
Budgeting for expenses that come every month is tough enough. Working in those irregular expenses that come only a few times a year can be even tougher. Property taxes, car tag renewal fees, annual insurance premiums,… 3 Steps to Keeping Irregular Expenses From Wrecking Your Budget
Are you considering a loan from a family member or friend? Are you familiar with the many ways this could benefit your finances? The advantages of this type of loan are well documented. In addition… The Pitfalls of Borrowing From Family or Friends
If the income from your job isn’t cutting it or you’re looking for way to get ahead financially, adding a second income stream may be a solution. A second income stream, it’s from a second… 3 Benefits of a Second Income Stream
If you want to be better with your money and reach your financial goals, you must learn to be financially disciplined. Being disciplined will keep you from making mistakes like overdrafting your bank account and… 4 Simple Ways to Become More Financially Disciplined
We spend a lot of our time working, so if you’re not completely satisfied with your job, it’s hard to shake the idea of quitting. But, no matter how much you want to leave your… 4 Reasons to Stay At Your Job, Even When You Want to Quit
As of this past March I’ve been posting monthly tips for saving money, which I’m calling “frugal flips.” So far, the flips I’ve shared in this series have the potential to save around $1973 a… Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate, Part 3