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.
Some times are tougher than others. There may be times in your life that your finances are hard to manage. For example, if you’ve recently lost your job or suffered a pay cut, you may… Tough Decisions: Which Bills to Pay
If a friend or family members comes to you with a request for financial help, you may struggle with the decision. Depending on your personality and your beliefs about money, you may jump at the… Should You Bail Out a Friend or Family Member?
Windfalls can be both a blessing and curse. When a sudden and unexpected chunk of cash blows our way most of us will squander it all in a New York minute. So say the statistics.… NDYL, Part 4: Don’t Let a Windfall Knock You off the Wagon
Much of the U.S. government has been shutdown since the beginning of the October while the nation’s decision makers try to figure out how the government is going to pay its bills. Meanwhile, scammers are… Beware Scams Related to the Government Shutdown
Most expenses are paid every month and so they’re pretty easy to remember. When you create your budget, you’re not likely to forget things like rent or mortgage, utility payments, credit card payments, etc. But,… Expenses Your May Forget to Budget For
Having an “I don’t care” don’t care attitude about anything is dangerous. Being careless about your money is a severe threat to your security and freedom, now and in the future. No matter how much… Are You Careless With Your Spending?
Budgeting is actually pretty simple. Just use the math you learned in elementary school and don’t spend more than you have. Really, it’s not brain surgery. It just feels like it sometimes. Add an uncooperative… NDYL, Part 3: To Err is Human; to Budget, Divine
Once upon a time, before reality television, before the internet, before we had an intimate look into the lives of the rich and the famous (and the aspiring-to-be rich and famous), there was a such… Can You Afford Your Lifestyle?
Growing up, you never really think about bills. You may hear your parents complain about them or warn you that you’ll one day have to deal with bills, but other than that, it’s like bills… 4 Tips for Paying Your Bills
One of the best solutions to many money issues, especially those pertaining to cash flow, is to track your spending. If you can’t figure out why ends don’t seem to meet, tracking your spending for… Don’t Let Expense Tracking Drain You