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.
With the holiday season closing in, it’s safe to assume that you have a lot on your plate. For many, shopping for gifts is at the top of their priority list. While this can be one of the biggest joys of the holiday season, it can soon turn to pain if you don’t take the … Read more
Your finances can spiral out of control before you even realize it’s happening. Dealing with out of control finances can be stressful, but with time, effort, and patience, you can regain control of your finances. Learn to say no – even to yourself. It’s easy to lose control of your finances when your money is … Read more
When you’re job searching, you expect for it to take up a large portion of your time. However, you might not expect it to cost a lot of money. Sure, you’re looking for a job so you can make money, but you may have to spend a little money in the process. Here are a … Read more
More than 7 million Americans work multiple jobs according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some people work a second or third job to make ends meet, to reach financial goals, gain more experience in an industry, or fulfill a passion. One thing is for sure, managing multiple jobs can be … Read more
Do you cringe when you receive a medical bill in the mail? Like most, you hope for the best but expect the worst. If you find that your bill is higher than expected, there are a couple of things you can do: • Pay it in full and move on.• Contact the billing department to … Read more
When you look at your budget, it’s important to ask and answer a variety of questions. Here is one of the most important: are there any items you can do without? At first glance, you may not find any items you can comfortably cut from your budget. However, as you dig around, you may soon … Read more
In a perfect world, our cash would flow smoothly from year to year with no major incidents. Unfortunately, life can’t always be perfect. Sometimes we cause our own money problems through overspending or other bad decisions. Other times, money problems are unexpected, caused by situations outside our control. Here are some of the worst money … Read more
If you’re looking for a way to earn extra money, consider turning your hobby into an income stream. Whether your goal is to generate a little extra income or turn your hobby into a full-fledged business or somewhere in between, these tips will help you make a profit from your hobby. Make sure it’s something … Read more
You might overlook the fees you pay because it doesn’t seem like a lot of money, but multiple fees can add up. Avoiding fees is easier than you may think. Late fees Late fees are the penalty imposed when you pay after the due date. Some late fees are more expensive than others. Your landlord, … Read more
For some people, financial troubles are caused by things outside their control – illness, loss of a spouse, or fraud. Other times, financial troubles can be traced back to things that you could have done differently. If you’re having money problems, these habits could be the blame. Even if you’re doing well right now, avoiding these will … Read more
