How to cut monthly expenses to make a major impact on your budget – not your...
For those of us trying to save money, cutting expenses can often feel like an overwhelming task. We sometimes think we need to get rid of something “big” in order to get spending down to a manageable...
View Article4 ways to have fun this summer without spending a dime (and a few extra trips...
Do you remember how you would have fun as a child? Was it the sandbox… action figures… playing dress up… video games… throwing around a ball with friends? Whatever it was that gave you joy didn’t...
View ArticleWhen the wedding is over: Merging money after marriage
When you search online for “list of marriage conflicts”, there is always one particular cause of conflict that appears in the Top 5: Money. There are a number of complex psychological reasons why money...
View ArticleCollege savings – Facts and tips for parents
You know the saying, “The early bird catches the worm”. Well, when it comes to saving for college, the same idea holds true, but it’s more like, “The early bird catches financial peace of mind”. It may...
View ArticleMoney 911: Establishing an emergency fund
They happen all the time: those unanticipated expenses caused by illness… auto problems… job loss… appliance breakdowns… and the list goes on. Sure, they’re all part of life, but where’s the money...
View Article2017 New Year’s Resolutions That Could Help Your Credit
New Years is the perfect time to start fresh – change those bad habits into good ones and make this year the best one yet. From healthier eating and more exercising to less spending and wiser personal...
View ArticleHow to cut monthly expenses to make a major impact on your budget – not your...
For those of us trying to save money, cutting expenses can often feel like an overwhelming task. We sometimes think we need to get rid of something “big” in order to get spending down to a manageable...
View Article4 ways to have fun this summer without spending a dime (and a few extra trips...
Do you remember how you would have fun as a child? Was it the sandbox… action figures… playing dress up… video games… throwing around a ball with friends? Whatever it was that gave you joy didn’t...
View ArticleWhen the wedding is over: Merging money after marriage
When you search online for “list of marriage conflicts”, there is always one particular cause of conflict that appears in the Top 5: Money. There are a number of complex psychological reasons why money...
View ArticleCollege savings – Facts and tips for parents
You know the saying, “The early bird catches the worm”. Well, when it comes to saving for college, the same idea holds true, but it’s more like, “The early bird catches financial peace of mind”. It may...
View ArticleMoney 911: Establishing an Emergency Fund
They happen all the time: those unanticipated expenses caused by illness… auto problems… job loss… appliance breakdowns… and the list goes on. Sure, they’re all part of life, but where’s the money...
View Article2017 New Year’s Resolutions That Could Help Your Credit
New Years is the perfect time to start fresh – change those bad habits into good ones and make this year the best one yet. From healthier eating and more exercising to less spending and wiser personal...
View Article3 Strategies to Help You Save Money Now… and in the Future
#1 – Set your priorities. We’d all like to save money and tend to have similar reasons behind why we want to save. The primary difference often lies in where the importance of those reasons falls on...
View Article6 Tips to Avoiding Vacation Debt
After careful research, planning and budgeting, vacation time will be here before you know it. But wait! Before heading to the airport, or onto the highway, there are a few things you might want to...
View ArticleParenthood and Finances: Getting Them to Work Together
Preparing for parenthood means planning for a healthy physical, emotional and financial future. Being a parent is one of the greatest jobs there is… and one of the toughest. Although you never really...
View ArticleHow Do I Stay Within My Holiday Spending Budget?
You’ve most likely been there before: you’re shopping in the mall (or online) with your gift list in hand when an unplanned item captures your attention. “This would be perfect for Aunt Mary,” you say...
View ArticleTop 5 Resolutions to Boost Your Financial Health in 2018
It’s that time of the year when many of us take stock of how the year went, our accomplishments as well as our challenges, and determine a set of new resolutions for the coming New Year. Some of the...
View Article5 Common Money Mistakes Often Made in Our 20s and How to Avoid Them.
With so many new and exciting things going on in your 20s, it’s easy to put your finances on the back burner. And that could lead to big mistakes – unless you have some tricks up your sleeve. When...
View Article5 Top Money Mistakes Made in Your 30s and How to Avoid Them
Last month we talked about money mistakes we make in our 20s and how to avoid them. Throughout the next decade of life there are different, but just as troublesome, mistakes you’ll want to keep an eye...
View Article4 Tips for Better Budgeting in 2019
Okay… was one of your New Year’s resolutions to stick to a budget? Now that we’re a little more than a quarter of the way into 2019, how are you doing with your budget? If you’re not where you want......
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