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.
Do you have an emergency account? Are you keeping this money safe, hoping you never have to use it, but realizing the time could come at some point? If your emergency account is short on funds, there are steps you can take to make up for this in the months to come. You may be … Read more
Creating a budget is only half the battle. The other half is staying on track, day in and day out, no matter what comes your way. You may not realize it right now, but there could be hidden expenses killing your budget. If you don’t know what these are and how to get them under … Read more
For many people, there is nothing more exciting than taking a summer vacation. They look forward to this all year long, knowing that it is sure to be one of the best times of their life. Have you had to skip vacation in the past due to financial concerns? If so, you know one thing … Read more
Buying a home is a big decision. This holds true no matter if you are doing so for the first time or have made such a transaction in the past. There are some questions that could hold you back, with the biggest one being: which home is best for you? No matter where you live, … Read more
With only a few days left in 2014, it is time to look towards the future. What will your budget look like in 2015? Are you going to make changes, or will you keep things pretty much the same? Regardless of your position, there are a few budget related questions you should ask as the … Read more
With the new year a few weeks away, many people are beginning to set a variety of personal and career related goals. Is 2015 the time for you to make a career change? If this is on your mind, you must consider the financial impact and whether or not you are prepared for what could … Read more
Regardless of your position, if you have employees who work for you it is important to say thanks during the holiday season. For some, this is easier said than done. While you want to show your thanks, it goes without saying that you don’t want to break the bank while doing so. Here are three … Read more
While some people prefer to spend the holidays around home, others enjoy taking a vacation during this time of the year. If you are in the process of booking a last minute holiday getaway, there are a few things you can do to ensure success. And in this context, success means booking the best accommodations … Read more
With the holiday season in full swing, there is a good chance you will have a household of guests at some point in the near future. As you know, this means you will be spending quite a bit of time at the grocery store. Even though you may be worried about the cost, there are … Read more
It’s the Holiday shopping season and savvy shoppers everywhere know the best deals of the year can be found in the few days immediately after Thanksgiving. The bravest of us get up at the crack of dawn on Black Friday to stand in ridiculously long lines and fight (sometimes literally) crowds of people for the … Read more
