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.
Many people create a budget with the best intentions. And then something happens. Rather than stay on the ball, they begin to slip. Soon enough, their budget is blown and they are back at square one. Does this sound familiar? If you have traveled down this path in the past, you don’t want to find … Read more
While many people recognize the importance of creating a budget, many have a hard time sticking to the budgets they’ve created for themselves. Here are a few reasons we can’t seem to stick to a budget. How many of them are true for you? You’re using it to restrict rather than control your spending. If … Read more
As the holiday approaches, you may be thinking of how to spend your Labor Day weekend. Here are a few ideas on getting out on Labor Day without spending too much of the cash you’ve been laboring for. Have a potluck get-together. Good food and good people are a normal part of any holiday, but you … Read more
It’s important to have a plan for extra cash when you find a way to spend less or make more. No amount is too small to have a plan for – even an extra hundred dollars a month can make a big difference over the long run. With a good plan, you can be sure that extra … Read more
Are you part of the Millennial generation? Also known as Generation Y, these people were born between the years 1982 and 2002. Many Millennials find themselves seeking employment. While companies across the United States are interested in hiring professionals from this generation, some cities have more rewarding jobs than others. Forbes recently published a list of … Read more
When was the last time you came across a sign for an estate sale in your community? Chances are you see these from time to time. If you have yet to visit an estate sale, if you have yet to consider the benefits, now is the time to change your approach. Here are three benefits … Read more
A growing number of companies are relying on video interviewing technology, as this allows them to save time and money on their search for the best candidate. While this works in the favor of the hiring company, applicants often find themselves in a tricky position. They want to move forward with the process, but they … Read more
With summer quickly winding down, you realize that back to school season is right around the corner. Furthermore, it won’t be long before the weather cools off and you begin to spend more time indoors. You may not be able to slow down time, but you can control the amount of fun you have during … Read more
Are you the type of person who keeps large amounts of cash at home? You may think you have a good reason for doing so, but consider this: it is a big risk. Here are several reasons why you may want to alter your approach in the future: 1. You are not earning interest on … Read more
Do you cringe every time your water bill arrives in the mail? Are you scared to review your water consumption for the previous period? If this sounds familiar, it goes without saying that you have had a run-in with some high water bills in the past. Rather than continue down this path, here are five … Read more
