Many people are trying to save money these days. Of course, there are multitudes of ways you can do it if you are one of them. … [Continue reading]
How to Save Money by Saying “No”
4 Ways Competing with the Joneses Harms Your Budget
Last week I went to visit my daughter who recently moved. It was quite a drive, so I’ve stayed several days and plan to drive back home tomorrow. In the meantime, we’ve been cleaning, painting, and decorating her new place. … [Continue reading]
Are You Prepared for Back to School Expenses?
Although summer isn’t quite over, many of my teacher friends are preparing for the next school year. In addition, store displays and email advertisements alike are targeting parents who’ll soon be shopping for school supplies. … [Continue reading]
8 Ways to Save on Summer Lawn Care
July is coming to a close in the next couple of days and August is hot on its heels. That means school will be starting soon and eventually, my yard work will slow down. … [Continue reading]
Can You Get Along Without a Car?
For many young people, one of the keys to independence is getting their first car. It’s not only kind of a rite of passage, it’s also a step toward adulthood. … [Continue reading]
How to Build Your Credit Score
There are lots of reasons your credit score is important. If you’re opening a bank account, getting a loan, or applying for a credit card, a good credit score matters. … [Continue reading]
What to Know Before Renting Your First Place
Moving out on your own for the first time is exciting. You are in charge of where you live, what your place looks like, and how long you’ll live there. … [Continue reading]
Getting a Loan with Bad Credit
Many people need to get a loan now and then for lots of different reasons. It could be to help out in a financial emergency. Or, maybe it’s simply to try and turn your finances around. … [Continue reading]
8 Ways to Make Money Before Summer is Over
Where I live, in the spring we can still get (and usually do!) a big blizzard in April. Of course, for many other areas of the country, April is much too warm for snow. … [Continue reading]
How to Be More Productive and Make More Money
Many people these days are working hard to improve their financial situations. Of course, there’s more than one way you can accomplish that. … [Continue reading]
4 Reasons Not to Give Up on Financial Goals in Summer
I must confess I am not sure just where the time has gone this year. It seems like the last I knew it was January and then all of a sudden it’s June. … [Continue reading]
5 Ways You Spend More Because of Stress
I don’t know about you, but from time to time I get stressed. For me it happens when I have lots to do in a short period of time. … [Continue reading]
How Switching Jobs Can Hurt Your Budget
Lots of times switching jobs is exciting. You may get to meet new people and learn some new skills. In addition, you might be glad to leave behind a job where there were ill feelings. … [Continue reading]
8 Reasons Graduates Need to Watch Their Budgets
Once you graduate from college you may feel a sense of relief. No doubt part of that relief is due to the idea that your studying days are over. … [Continue reading]
How to Keep Your Cool in Summer Heat
Now that Mother’s Day has passed and school is nearly out, summer is around the corner. As much as I love summer, I must confess I don’t necessarily love the heat that comes with it. The other part of summertime I don’t like is having higher bills … [Continue reading]
Budgeting When Your Income Fluctuates
Having a monthly budget to follow can really help if you struggle with your finances. It keeps you accountable for your spending by reminding you of all your monthly monetary obligations. But imagine if your budget were to get blown out of the … [Continue reading]
5 Ways to Keep Summer Camp Fees Down
Summer is fast approaching which means school lessons will soon be at an end. Kids will excitedly make their escapes from cramped classrooms for the last time until next fall. For the first few days they’ll likely be busy burning off excess pent … [Continue reading]
How to Invest While You Are Still In College (or Just After Graduation)
One of the things I remember best about being in college is having very little money. Although that was quite a few years ago I don’t think much has changed on that front. In fact, it’s a pretty common condition for most college students now … [Continue reading]
How To Take Stress Out Of Your Finances
This post is sponsored by Lexington Law Firm! Thank you! It’s companies like this that allows us to keep this website running. Statistics show that money is a top stressor for many Americans, regardless of income bracket. Some stress is good. … [Continue reading]
5 Tips to Help You Buy the Best House for Your Budget
Where I live, just two days ago we were experiencing some pretty rough winter weather. However, today it was warmer and you’d never have known the storm had ever happened. In fact, the birds were singing earlier reminding me that even warmer days … [Continue reading]
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