While there is no “wrong” way to save money and budget, some people find it easiest to save money when they have a system or rule to follow. The key to saving is discipline: if you’re disciplined, you’ll stay consistent. If you’re consistent, you’ll save money and have the ability …
Read MoreIf you’re like most working Americans, you might have a tax return on the way. And, every year, the age-old question springs back up: what should you do with your tax return? A sudden windfall can be very tempting to simply drop on whatever fun stuff you want. Maybe you’ve …
Read MoreBudgeting for the things that you really want to save up for, whether they be vacations, new cars or retirement, takes a degree of inner discipline that can be hard to cultivate. However, with the right tips and tricks, you’ll find yourself budgeting with the best of them and saving …
Read MoreWhile the pandemic has been rough for most people, it helped spur Amazon to an historic year in 2020. With everyone stuck at home and unable to go out shopping, Amazon provided a way to buy new stuff without braving the in-person retail world. This, coupled with Amazon’s steadily-growing market …
Read More“I couldn’t afford it, so I just put it on my credit card,” is the comment I just read on a social media post after someone I am acquainted with posted a photo of a new pair of fab shoes she just bought. Someone commented on the photo with …
Read MoreBudgets are a great thing financially speaking, but they certainly make life seem a lot less fun. Turning down invitation after invitation, forgoing events, skipping fun outings and staying home eating the same boring meals night after night can really cramp your style and put you in a foul mood. …
Read MoreThere’s a myth out there in the world of lifestyle coaches and Instagram influencers. That myth goes something like this: if you want to make money and look stylish, you need to spend money on your appearance. Sometimes called “putting up a front,” it’s the idea that only people who …
Read MoreWhen you’re saving for retirement, you might find it hard to visualize what it is, exactly, you’re saving towards. After all, you’re putting a lot of money away in investments that you might not see for decades. When you’re thinking about your spending in the short-term, that can be hard …
Read MoreOwning and operating a small business is one of the most exciting adventures, but it’s also one of the most confusing. With so much to consider, learn and experience, it often feels as if you might never get ahead of the curve and feel completely comfortable in your business. Of …
Read MoreI know you love the idea of free money that you can spend anywhere you want doing anything you want, and I don’t blame you. I love it when someone tells me I can use a cash back credit card all year long and make money with every purchase so …
Read MoreCredit card fraud is among the most common methods of thievery out there right now. It happens all the time, and most of us have no idea it’s happening. It’s not just the man who takes your card out of your wallet after stealing it, or the person who takes …
Read MoreShould you use your credit card to pay your rent or mortgage? This is a very loaded question for just about anyone. It’s not an easy to make decision because you never know just what you’re getting yourself into, but we can help you use your credit card to pay …
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